# SDR RRXA003310

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 11, 2000
- Submitted: October 25, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N996GE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N996GE), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-71) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45996
- Aircraft time: 91,919 hours, 32,171 cycles
- System (JASC): [7100 · Powerplant System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7100)
- Part: Plug
- Condition: Missing
- Location: Nr 4 Engine
- 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/RRXA003310

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND BORESCOPE PLUGS NOT INSTALLED ON NR 4 ENGINE AT 12:30, 10:00 AND 9:00 POSITIONS, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM.  INSTALLED AND SAFETIED BORESCOPES PLUGS ON NR 4 ENGINE IAW DFM 56 AND MM 72-42-00.

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