# SDR VJ970056

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 11, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N922VV
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47274
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Bs 996
- 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/VJ970056

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION AT AERO CORP IN LAKE CITY, FL, THE FOLLOWING WAS FOUND, DENT IN FUSELAGE AT F/S 996 LONGERON 12.  DENT FOUND TO BE BEYOND LIMITS, CUT OUT DENT FABRICATED, PRIMED INSTALLED 1.5 INCH DIA FILLER FROM 2024 T-3 .050, 5.75 INCH BY 7.5 INCH DOUBLER FROM TITANIUM .032 IAW DC-9 SRM 53-04 FIG 38.  (M)

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