# SDR RRXA002698

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 12, 2000
- Submitted: August 15, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8084U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45974
- Aircraft time: 73,187 hours, 27,600 cycles
- System (JASC): [5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5512)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Horizontal Stab
- 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/RRXA002698

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A DIMPLED WASHER ON THE RT HORZ STAB I/B LEADING EDGE SCREW AT STA XFS 178.7, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  RECEIVED AND INSTALLED PART IAW EO NR 00-107 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 6-9-00.

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