# SDR IPXA2021052569820

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 20, 2021
- Submitted: May 26, 2021
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N135UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135UP), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A300 F4-622R
- Registry model: [Airbus A300 F4-622R](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a300-f4-622r) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0818
- Aircraft time: 22,749 hours, 14,205 cycles
- Engine: Pwa PW4158
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Thrust Reverser
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2021052569820

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE:SEG#1 ENG R/H THRUST REVERSER HAS A CRACKED AREA IN STRUCTURE SKIN AREA LOCATED AT UPPER, AFT EDGE 41 INCHES FWD OF UPPER, AFT CORNER DOT# 23-16STOP DRILLED CRACK TO A# 30 DRILL BIT (.128") AND ADDED PROTECTIVE TAPE IAW P/W 4000 SRM 54-30-00 TABLE 101,103

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