SDR RRXA97246

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC863F

Difficulty date: August 25, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N921R
Make and model: Doug DC863F
Aircraft serial: 46145
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Ws 520
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 INSPECTION, FOUND LT WING CENTER OF LEADING EDGE CRACKED AT SCREW HOLE (LOWER SURFACE) STA XFS 520. *S/D* REMOVED DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER AND FILLER, IAW FAA DER APPROVED ENGINEERING SKETCH D02-R12, AND TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.

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