# SDR RRXA991478

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 30, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N604AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N604AL), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46047
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Aileron
- 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/RRXA991478

## Discrepancy

DURING A POST-FLIGHT, FOUND RIGHT WING INBOARD AILERON HINGE FITTING CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS.  REMOVED CRACKED FITTING, RECEIVED NEW FITTING AND INSTALLED IAW DC-8 MM CHAPTER 57.  OPERATIONS CHECKS GOOD.

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