# SDR 2004FA0000434

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 2004
- Submitted: June 9, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2378X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2378X), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna T206H
- Registry model: [Cessna T206H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t206h) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: T20608023
- Aircraft time: 419 hours
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Flap Track
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Wing
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000434

## Discrepancy

MECHANIC HEARD (POPPING) NOISE WHEN FLAPS WERE EXTENDED OR RETRACTED.  FOUND THE UPPER FLAP TRACK HARDWARE WAS HITTING THE FLAP WELL CUT OUTS.  THE BOLTS WERE INSTALLED FACING OB AT THE FACTORY.  REVERSED HARDWARE AND PROBLEM WENT AWAY.

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