# SDR RRXA98447

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 24, 1998
- 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): [3421 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3421)
- Part: Vert Gyro
- Part number: 258733513
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 2
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA98447

## Discrepancy

F/O'S HORIZON SHOWS INTERMITTENT GYRO AND FLIGHT DIRECTOR FLAGS IN VIEW AND DIFFERS 5-20 DEG NOSE UP.  REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 VERTICAL GYRO, SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW DC-8 M/M.

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