SDR RRXA98195

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC863

Difficulty date: March 9, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N796AL
Make and model: Doug DC863
Aircraft serial: 46054
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Worn
Location: Ws 408.34
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 A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND LEFT WING, LEADING EDGE, SCREW LOOSE AND WORN THROUGH SKIN AT XW=408.34. REMOVED SECTION WORN THROUGH SKIN, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAA APPROVED DER COTNEY ENGINEERING SKETCH E04-R02.

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