# SDR UPS97823001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 8, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N894UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46094
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Cusp
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Bs 1240-1260
- 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/UPS97823001

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE:D, LEFT CUSP HAS SEVERE CORROSION ON UPPER FLANGE FS 1240 TO 1260.  REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF CUSP FROM FS 1250-1290, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPLACEMENT SECTION, AND SPLICE IAW SRM 53-2-5 FIG 15.

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