SDR P3MB0709001

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC915

Difficulty date: September 1, 2007
Submitted: September 19, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N305PA
Make and model: Doug DC915
Aircraft serial: 45740
Aircraft time: 36,256 hours, 36,403 cycles
Engine: Pwa JT8D7
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Dented
Location: Lt Wing
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND BIRD STRIKE DAMAGE ON LT WING LEADING EDGE, DAMAGE WAS A DENT APROX 8 INCHES LONG, 4 INCHES WIDE AND 1 INCH DEEP, WITH A TEAR IN THE FORM OF A "T" 5 INCHES VERTICAL BY 4 INCHES HORIZONTAL, SECTION OF LEADING EDGE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. REPAIRS WERE MADE SRM 57-06. UNIT REINSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT.

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