# SDR UPS97822297

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N748UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45948
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Spar Cap
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Bs 858
- 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/UPS97822297

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE-D, CENTER TANK UPPER REAR SPAR CAP SEVERELY CORRODED AND CRACKED AT BS 858 RBL 12-24.  REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION AND SPLICED IN NEW SECTION IAW SRM 53-2-5 FIG16.

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