# SDR UPS07850409

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 2007
- Submitted: August 8, 2007
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N703UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45939
- System (JASC): [3242 · Brake](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3242)
- Part: Brake
- Condition: Fire
- Location: Nr 8
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS07850409

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE:N/A NR 8 BRAKE ON FIRE AT BLOCK IN.  REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 8 BRAKE ASSY.  INSPECTED AREA AND FOUND NO FURTHER DAMAGE.  REPLACED WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY PER MM 32-40-01-2 DUE TO HEAT DISTRESS TO WHEEL.  BRAKE ASSY INSTALLED PER MM 32-42-01-4.  OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.

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