# SDR RRXA003187

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 28, 2000
- Submitted: October 11, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N957R
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46137
- Aircraft time: 64,797 hours, 22,205 cycles
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Rib
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt 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/RRXA003187

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A CRACKED RIB EMANATING FROM CUTOUT INTERIOR ABOVE WEDGE ON THE RIGHT I/B FLAP, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM.

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