# SDR 97ZZZX840

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 6, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Com-Jet, LLC., repair station DM4R133M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/DM4R133M/com-jet-llc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Make and model: Doug DC-8
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2752)
- Part: Barrel
- Part number: 3774158501
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Flap Actuator
- 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/97ZZZX840

## Discrepancy

FLAP ACTUATOR CYLINDER BARREL RECEIVED BROKEN AT CRANK MOUNT BORE.  SUSPECT CAUSE IS METAL FATIGUE DUE TO CORROSION.

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