# SDR UPS98828048

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N801UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46101
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/UPS98828048

## Discrepancy

DURING AS/E INSP NOTED SUSPECTED CORROSION ABOVE MLG I/B TORQUE TUBE RT SIDE.  UPON FURTHER INSP FOUND CORRISION AT MATING SURFACE OF 3 ATTACH FITTINGS OF I/B LONG 24 ABOVE MLG.  RELEASED FOR FERRY FLIGHT TO SAT FOR REPAIR.

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