# SDR RRXA97246

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N921R
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46145
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ws 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/RRXA97246

## Discrepancy

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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