# SDR RRXA98023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 13, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8177U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45983
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ws  69.5
- 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/RRXA98023

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, PERFORMED INSPECTION PROCEDURES IAW DC-8 (SB 57-88).  RIGHT WING LOWER SURFACE AT STA 69.5 FOUND RIVET HOLES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D AND E HAD CRACKS BEYOND LIMITATIONS IAW (BAC).  REWORK HOLES AND REPAIRED BY DOUBLER REPAIR IAW SB 57-88 AND FAA APPROVED DER TIMCO ENGINEERING SKETCH REO-04123.

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