# SDR RRXA001083

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 3, 2000
- Submitted: December 12, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N950R
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45903
- Aircraft time: 65,119 hours, 26,352 cycles
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Thrust Reverser
- Part number: 5779969501
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA001083

## Discrepancy

TOWER REPORTED SOMETHING FELL OFF ON LANDING.    FOUND NR 3 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER BROKEN IN SEVERAL  PLACES ON TRANSLATING RING. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE TRANSLATING RING AND DOOR ASSY IAW DC-8 MM 78-30-1 OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.

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