SDR 97FDEA00383

Service difficulty report · Bushings · Doug MD11F

Difficulty date: July 5, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N605FE
Make and model: Doug MD11F
Aircraft serial: 48514
System (JASC): 3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
Part: Bushings
Part number: ARB3846507
Condition: Galled
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

SNRM N00505 REF: TO EO 1-3210-7-3303B-P1, THE LT MAIN GEAR FWD TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING BOTH FWD AND AFT BUSHINGS HAVE SEVERE GALLING 7 SCORING DURING REMOVAL OF PIVOT PIN, INNER BORE. *S/D* INSTALLED NEW BUSHING IN FWD TRUNNION PER CMM 20-20-07 AND SEALED, CLOSED 7-8-97.

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