# SDR UPS99829390

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 16, 1999
- 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): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/UPS99829390

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE:C3 VERTICAL STAB L/E SKIN AT ZFS 30.5 IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS.  CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AND REPAIRED IAW SRM 55-2-1 FIG 4.

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