# SDR RRXA003333

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 28, 2000
- Submitted: October 31, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N997GE
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45667
- Aircraft time: 87,503 hours, 30,770 cycles
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/RRXA003333

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A BROKEN SEAT TRACK LOCKING TAB NR 1 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT NR 5 BEAR CLAW UNDER BEAR CLAW, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AND PRIMED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-0 AND 53-2-3 FIG 14.

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