# SDR 99ZZZX3809

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 17, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N8079U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45947
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Te Flap
- Component: 57511752
- 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/99ZZZX3809

## Discrepancy

FITTING CRACKED MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF FITTING AT FLAP ATTACH POINT,  DEFECT NOTED DURING FLAP OVERHAUL.  FLAP RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL DUE TO AIRCRAFT IN D-CHECK.

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