# SDR UPS98827487

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 20, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N805UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N805UP), 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: 46117
- Engine: Ge CFM562
- System (JASC): [2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2752)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 57756935019
- Condition: Gouged
- Location: Lt Te Flap
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS98827487

## Discrepancy

FLAP SPLIT AFTER REACHING 35 DEG POSITION.  AT 35 DE. FLAPS WERE WITHIN 4 DEG.  FOUND LEFT CENTER FLAP ACTUATOR DISCONNECTED AT ROD END, BOLT MISSING.  LEFT CENTER FLAP FITTING GOUGED.  REPLACING ACTUATOR AND FITTING.

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