SDR IPXA2025100181843

Service difficulty report · Rub Strip · Airbus A300F4622R

Difficulty date: September 22, 2025
Submitted: October 7, 2025
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N173UP
Make and model: Airbus A300F4622R
Aircraft serial: 0868
Aircraft time: 20,435 hours, 12,399 cycles
System (JASC): 7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser
Part: Rub Strip
Part number: MILS6721
Condition: Cracked
Location: Thrust Reverser
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FAULT - STR - Z400 - #1 ENG, L/H T/R. UPPER AFT RUB STRIP WITH GOUGE.REMOVED UPPER AFT RUB STRIP, #1 ENG, T/R. IAW A300-600 SRM 51-40-21.FABRICATED RUB STRIP FWD COVER, #1 ENG, L/H T/R, UPPER. IAW GMM 09.08 PARAGRAPH 09.08.01.04.INSTALLED RUB STRIP FWD COVER, #1 ENG, L/H T/R, UPPER. IAW A300-600 SRM 51-40-21

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