# SDR 98UAL900083

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 22, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N503UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N503UA), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 757222
- Aircraft serial: 24624
- Engine: Pwa PW2037
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Axle
- Part number: 161N16253
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt 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/98UAL900083

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT AT MAINTENANCE BASE FOR GEAR CHANGE.  NEW RT MLG AFT INBD AXLE SHEARED AFTER DE-JACKING OF AIRCRAFT.  *S/D*  HEAT DAMAGE INDUCED BY OEM FINISH GRINDING ON THE OD CHROME PLATE, 19.25 INCHES FROM AXLE THREADED END.  REPLACED AXLE AND INSPECTED REMAINING LOT AT BOEING AND MENASCO.

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