# SDR RRXA001884

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 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): [7111 · Engine Cowl Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7111)
- Part: Cowl Door
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Rt Nacelle
- 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/RRXA001884

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A LARGE SCRATCH AND CREASE ACROSS RT FWD COWL DOOR LWR SECTION, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  FILLED CREASES AND GOUGES WITH A ERODINAMIC DECON PUTTY AND PAINTED IAW EO NR 00-055 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 4-7-00.

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