# SDR RRXA991061

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 3, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N105WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105WP), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46095
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 3651630
- Condition: Misdrilled
- Location: Rudder Spar
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991061

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND OVERSIZED HOLE, RUDDER SPAR FITTING AT STA ZR 61.156 HAS OVERSIZED ATTACH HOLE.  DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW OVERSIZED BUSHING IAW FAA APPROVED TIMCO DER ENGINEERING SKETCH NR REO- 06194.

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