# SDR IXXA9700153

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 21, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N829BX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45994
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 240
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9700153

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND SEAT TRACK TO BE CRACKED IN MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT  BETWEEN FUSELAGE STATIONS 240 AND 247, BUTT LINE X-25.  REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED REMOVAL OF DAMAGED TRACK, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SEAT TRACK PLUG IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEERING ORDER 53-DC8-580 AND DOUGLAS STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 53-2-3.

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