# SDR AUS20021046

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 6, 2002
- Submitted: October 16, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Boeing 737476
- Engine: Cfmint CFM563C
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Trailing Edge Fl
- Component: Trailing Edge Fl
- 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/AUS20021046

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RH INBOARD FLAP ELEPHANT MOUNTING PLATE BOLTS/ANCHOR NUTS FAILED. DURING FLAP RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ELEPHANT EAR DAMAGEDTHE WING/BODY FAIRING CAUSING A 304.8CM (12IN) CRACK IN THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL.

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