As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
IAH - FLT 0414 - THE OUTBOARD FLAPS HAD A HISTORY OF NOT EXTENDING BOTH ON THE GROUND AND IN-FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE FOUND EXCESSIVE SHAFT PLAY IN THE NR 8 FLAP TRANSMISSION. THE NR 8 FLAP TRANSMISSION WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE FLAPS WERE OPERATED ELECTRICALLY AND HYDRAULICALLY AND ALL CHECKED NORMAL. THE AIRCRAFT HAS COMPLETED AT LEAST FOUR FLIGHTS SINCE THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS IMPLEMENTED, AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPEATS OF FLAP BINDING PROBLEMS. (X)