# SDR RRXA97068

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N795FT
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46103
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ws 422.750
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97068

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND 3 SKIN CRACKS ON LEFT WING, LEADING EDGE AT XFS=422.750, BETWEEN PANELS 520B AND 522A.  REMOVED DAMAGE, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER AND FILLER IAW DER APPROVED COTNEY ENGINEERING SKETCH C07-R09.

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