# SDR USAABA08023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 3, 2008
- Submitted: July 25, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N277AY
- Make and model: Airbus A330-323
- Registry model: [Airbus A330-323](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a330-323) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0380
- System (JASC): [2750 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2750)
- Part: Flap System
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Wing
- Stage of operation: AP
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: L
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAABA08023

## Discrepancy

MAD - FLT 740 EN ROUTE PHL TO MAD.  DURING APPROACH, THE TRAILING EDGE FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND.  THE LEADING EDGE FLAPS OPERATED NORMALLY.  THE FLIGHT MADE A MISSED APPROACH AND THEN LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND NO TORQUE LIMITER INDICATORS TRIPPED.  PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND FOUND OK.  OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.  (S)

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