# SDR IXX2008F00116

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 2008
- Submitted: November 17, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N830BX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45973
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Misrepaired
- Location: Te Flap
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXX2008F00116

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND RT OTBD FLAP EXHAUST GATE LOWER SKIN HAS IMPROPER REPAIR.  REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR.  FABRICATED NEW SKIN.  CLEANED TREATED AND PRIMED AREA AND REPAIR PART.  INSTALLED NEW FASTENERS AND REPAIR PARTS IAW SRM.  (K)

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