# SDR RRXA97014

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8091U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45995
- System (JASC): [5754 · Leading Edge Devices](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5754)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 5655752345
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rt Le Flap
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97014

## Discrepancy

DURING A-MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND RT WING O/B FLAP LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY (P/N 5655752-345) WAS CHAFED AND WORN UNDER RIB STRIP, AT XF=244.263.  DAMAGE ROUTED OUT IN 2 EACH PLACES, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED FILLERS AND REINFORCING INTERNAL DOUBLER ADDED ON LEADING EDGE, ATTACHED WITH HL 329-6 HI-LOK FASTENERS.  ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED IAW APPROVED FAA-DER REO-02594.

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