SDR RRXA96082

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC863F

Difficulty date: August 20, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N957R
Make and model: Doug DC863F
Aircraft serial: 46137
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Horiz Stab
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING C-CHECK, FOUND LT UPPER HORIZ STAB LEADING EDGE HAD CORROSION IN 2 PLACES AT ATTACHMENT SCREWS, APPROX. XF=143 AND XF=153. REMOVED OLD REPAIR DOUBLER, FABRICATED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER FROM .063 7075T-6. TREATED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED IAW DER APPRVED ENGINEERING SKETCH A98-R16.

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