# SDR RRXA001795

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 25, 2000
- Submitted: July 11, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N961R
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46133
- Aircraft time: 82,047 hours, 24,356 cycles
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Panel
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Rt 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/RRXA001795

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND SCREWS PULLING THROUGH THE SKIN AT THE RT LWR SURFACE I/B AUX TANK AT STA XFS 88 TO 132, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW DC-8 EO NR 00-055 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 3-15-00.

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