# SDR WRLA2008068

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 4, 2008
- Submitted: August 8, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N276WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N276WA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-11F
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48632
- Engine: Pwa PW4462
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Doubler
- Part number: AEA0526
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ctr Ldg Bay
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WRLA2008068

## Discrepancy

DURING "A4" CHECK INSPECTION IN ZRH FOUND TWO CRACKS IN THE LT AND RT MACHINED DOUBLERS IN THE CENTER LANDING GEAR BAY STA Y=1381.  THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE VERTICAL ROW OF RIVETS THAT ATTACH THE DOUBLER TO THE VERTICAL STIFFENER.  THE CRACKS STARTED AND ENDED IN RIVET HOLES.  (S)

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