SDR RRXA000282

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: November 16, 1999
Submitted: July 23, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N605AL
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46106
Aircraft time: 88,287 hours, 21,582 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
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 A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO LONGERON 27 RIGHT SPLICE FITTING AT STA 450, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED NEW FITTING AND INSTALLED IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-4.

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