SDR UPS97824837

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date: October 17, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N797UP
Make and model: Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial: 45897
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Wing Le
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

INSPECTION TYPE-C, FOUND CRACK AT SCREW HOLE ON UPPER SURFACE OF LEFT WING LEADING EDGE AT XOLD 6.2. CUT OUT CRACKED AREA, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER, DRILLED, TREATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, 51-1-21, 51-1-20D AND 57-2-0 PAGE 10A.

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