# SDR 03FDEA01382

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 2003
- Submitted: August 25, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N596FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N596FE), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-11
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48554
- Aircraft time: 40,034 hours, 5,966 cycles
- System (JASC): [5744 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5744)
- Part: Hinge Bracket
- Part number: ARC0503503
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Lt Wing
- 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/03FDEA01382

## Discrepancy

LEFT WING OUTBOARD FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE BRACKET (WING SIDE) LOWER OUTBOARD   HOLE FOUND CORROSION.  LT WING OUTBD FLAP OUTBD HINGE BRACKET (WING SIDE) LOWER OUTBD   HOLE REPAIR CARRIED OUT AS PER FEDEX EA 1-5740-71796, WINGS- LT AND RT   OUTBOARD FLAP- OUTBOARD HINGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY CORROSION.

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