# SDR 97ZZZM482

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 11, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N29UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29UA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46159
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Pin
- Part number: 4771392501
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM482

## Discrepancy

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEALED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT CYLINDER PIN WAS SHEARED AND EXHIBITED SIGNS OF CORROSION.  REPLACED PIN ASSEMBLY AND SEALED PER S/B 32-102.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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