# SDR P3MB0709001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 2007
- Submitted: September 19, 2007
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N305PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305PA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-15
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-15) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45740
- Aircraft time: 36,256 hours, 36,403 cycles
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Lt Wing
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P3MB0709001

## Discrepancy

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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