# SDR RRXA991139

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 29, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N797AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N797AL), registered now
- 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: 46163
- System (JASC): [5741 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5741)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Wing
- 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/RRXA991139

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, WING, LEFT W/W OVERHEAD O/B SIDE STUB FITTING AT LONGERON 24 LEFT.  DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLERS IAW SRM 53-2-0 PG 43/44.  (CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM).

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