# SDR RRXA002847

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 10, 2000
- Submitted: August 16, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N796FT
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46104
- Aircraft time: 83,987 hours, 28,021 cycles
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Wing 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/RRXA002847

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A CRACK ON THE LT WING FLAP HINGE SUPPORT FITTING ASSY ON O/B SIDE OF FITTING AT STA XF 409.667, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  RECEIVED AND INSTALLED NEW PART IAW DC-8 SRM 51-3-0 AND 51-1-20D.

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