# SDR SCNA2018043000081

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 28, 2018
- Submitted: May 16, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N713SY
- Make and model: Boeing 737-7Q8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-7Q8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-7q8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 30635
- Aircraft time: 56,031 hours, 37,486 cycles
- System (JASC): [5754 · Leading Edge Devices](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5754)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 8 Slat
- 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/SCNA2018043000081

## Discrepancy

DURING A WALK AROUND,  FOUND A CRACK IN THE NR 8 SLAT CENTER LINE 3/8 INCH ON ONE SIDE AND 1/8 INCH ON THE OTHER OF RIVET HOLE AT SLAT ACTUATOR MOUNT AREA.   REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 8 LEADING EDGE SLAT.

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