# SDR AALA971857

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N168AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168AA), registered now
- 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: 46938
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Strap
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: 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/AALA971857

## Discrepancy

TUL - INBOARD FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE HAS CORROSION ON OUTBOARD FAIL/SAFE STRAP.  REMOVED AND REPLACED OUTBOARD FAIL/SAFE STRAP ON INBOARD FLAP OUTBOARD HINGE PER AARD 51-01-00-05.  (M)

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