SDR WRLA2008072

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Doug DC10

Difficulty date: August 26, 2008
Submitted: September 12, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N139WA
Make and model: Doug DC10
Aircraft serial: 46583
Engine: Ge CF650C2
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Bolt
Condition: Sheared
Location: Fuselage
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION FOUND 1 BOLT SHEARED AND RUSTED, AND 1 BOLT RUSTED AT RT WING ROOT FUSELAGE ANGLE. FUSELAGE STA 1371. REAMED HOLES, EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION ACCOMPLISHED, MFG AND INSTALLED TAPERED WASHERS, TREAT, PRIME, SEAL AND PAINT IAW ENGINEERING REPAIR. (K)