# SDR UPS97825037

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N840UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46140
- System (JASC): [5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5313)
- Part: Longeron
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Bs 1540-1560
- 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/UPS97825037

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE-C, FS 1540 TO 1560 STR 26R HAS SEVERE CORROSION IN BOTTOM CHANNEL AND SHEARED RIVETS.  REMOVED, FABRICATED, AND INSTALLED REPLACEMENT LONGERON IAW SRM 53-2-2.

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