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- 8 - normally would. be, but rather they used. rivets left over from other Jobs. At least one mechanic said. he thought he saw the rivets for the work taken from a yellow bag.

A review or the company stock records showed that a new torque ring had been issued for installation in the engine under a parts request slip. There was no record to indicate the necessary rivets had been issued. Normally 100 rivets contained in a yellow bag would be issued. and a. record of the issue would be made.

For Flight 813, the aircraft was serviced to a total fuel load of 108,000 pounds of Jet A turbine fuel. At takeoff the gross weight of the aircraft was 259,330 pounds. The maximum sum-able was 288,600 pounds. The center of gravity (6.5.) of the aircraft was 27.6 fervent Mean Aerodynamic Chord, within c.g. limitations.

1.7 Meteorological Information

At the time and place of the accident weather conditions were: scattered clouds st 15500 feet; visibility 50 miles; wind 280 degrees, 10 knots.

1.8 Aids to Navigation

Not involved.

1.9 Communications

Communications equipment functioned normally.

1.10 Aerodrome and Ground Facilities

The Oakland International. Airport, where the emergency landing was made, is located 10 miles northeast at the San Francisco International Airport from which the flight departed. Runway 29, used for the landing, is 10,000 feet long,