# SDR RRXA97307

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 4, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N791FT
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46045
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 381767
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Fwd Frame
- 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/RRXA97307

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND FWD FRAME FITTING (P/N 3891767) DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR IAW DC-8 SRM.  PART AND REPAIR MATERAIL WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.  FABRICATED NEW FITTING BY MATERAIL SUBSTITUTION IAW FAA APPROVED DER ENGINEERING SKETCH REO-03840.

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