Service difficulty report · Bolt · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date
December 17, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N1856U
Make and model
Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial
46975
Engine
Ge CF650C2
Part
Bolt
Part number
7165820106
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Mlg
Part time
28,787 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

FRACTURE OF THE OUTBOARD RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH FITTING ATTACH BOLT. THE WASHER ALSO FAILED IN THE AREA OF THE BOLT FRACTURE. *S/D* FAILED WASHER SHOWS EVIDENCE OF MOISTURE ENTRAPMENT. BOLT FAILED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION INDUCED STRESS. BOLT, NUT AND WASHERS WERE REPLACED.

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