# SDR RRXA98344

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 31, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N603AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N603AL), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46003
- System (JASC): [5414 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5414)
- Part: Plating
- Part number: 9754906
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 3 Pylon
- 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/RRXA98344

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND NUMBER 3 PYLON, LEADING EDGE WITH .5 INCH CRACK.  REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAA APPROVED TIMCO ENGINEERING SKETCH REO-05083.

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