# SDR IXXA9800106

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 30, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N786AL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46121
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Panel
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Vert Stab
- Part time: 78,717 hours
- 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/IXXA9800106

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS DETECTED ON LEFT VERTICAL STABILIZER PANEL BETWEEN STATIONS ZR 253 AND ZR 297.  REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW PANEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAA DER APPROVED DRAWING E68-R01 AND ENGINEERING ORDER 55-DC8-892.

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