# SDR UPS504914

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 27, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N809UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46109
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Shear Tie
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 1640
- 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/UPS504914

## Discrepancy

WHILE IN FOR C-CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE SHEAR TIE AT 2 PLACES AT STATION 1640L BETWEEN STRINGERS 50 AND 51L.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE DAMAGED PART FROM SHEAR TIE AND REPAIRED SHEAR TIE ACCORDING TO SRM 53-10-04.

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