SDR 0102941228

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date: August 18, 2001
Submitted: August 24, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N228NW
Make and model: Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial: 46578
Aircraft time: 97,082 hours, 23,784 cycles
System (JASC): 5280 · Landing Gear Doors
Part: Bolt
Condition: Backed Out
Location: Lt Mlg Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

ON WALKAROUND, FOUND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR EXTENDED. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND SUPPORT BOLT IN MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE ATTACH FITTING BACKING OUT. REMOVED, INSPECTED, AND REINSTALLED SIDE BRACE ATTACH FITTING WITH NEW BOLTS AND BARREL NUTS. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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