# SDR 97UAL900401

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1844U
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48260
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Te Flap
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900401

## Discrepancy

ONE FOOT SECTION OF LEFT HAND INBOARD TRAILING EDGE FLAP CRACKED AND DELAMINATED.  *S/D*  CAUSE NOT DETERMINED.  FLAP TRAILING EDGE MAJOR DAMAGE REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED ON WING.

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