# SDR RRXA97233

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 11, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8079U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45947
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 5616621
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Bs 520
- 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/RRXA97233

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO FRAME AT STA 520 AND BETWEEN LONGERONS 25 RIGHT AND 29 RIGHT.  *S/D*  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED 3 EACH Z DOUBLERS FROM .071 2024-T6 ALCLAD IAW FAA APPROVED DER TIMCO ENGINEERING SKETCH REO-03484 AND DAC DWG'S 5616521-507 AND 5616787-507.  TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.

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