# SDR 2002F00398

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 19, 2002
- Submitted: April 15, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N24837](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24837), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 747-300 SERIES
- Registry model: [Boeing 747-300 SERIES](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-300-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 24837
- System (JASC): [5754 · Leading Edge Devices](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5754)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 65B392081
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Kruger Flap
- Part time: 41,942 hours
- 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/2002F00398

## Discrepancy

DURING CURRENT D-CHECK AT SIAEC, FOUND L/W NR 11, 12 AND 13 L/E KRUGER FLAP HINGE FITTING ASSEMBLIES WITHWORN AND ELONGATED BORE HOLES. REAMED HOLES.  PERFORMED DYE CHECK TO ENSURE CORROSION AND CRACK FREE CONDITION.  NO DEFECTS FOUND.  FABRICATED AND INSTALLED SPLIT-BUSHINGS.  REINSTALLED L/E DEVICES WITH NEW BEARINGS AND HARDWARE.  OPERATIONAL CHECKS NORMAL.  (M)

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