# SDR RRXA97037

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 30, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N792FT
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46046
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Gouged
- Location: Lt Te 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/RRXA97037

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND SKIN GOUGED ON LEFT FLAP, UPPER INBOARD SIDE.  DYE PENETRANT AND INSPECTED, NO CRACKS NOTED.  TRIMMED LEADING EDGE IAW FAA DER ENGINEERING SKETCH B90-R16.

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