# SDR RRXA98187

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N796AL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46054
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Torn
- Location: Bs 340
- 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/RRXA98187

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN TORN, AFT EDGE OF A PIT DOOR, AT STA 340 BETWEEN LONGERONS 30 RIGHT AND 31 RIGHT.  REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAA APPROVED DER COTNEY ENGINEERING SKETCH E04-R03.

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