# SDR 98ZZZX2705

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 18, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug DC-9
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Side Brace
- Part number: 59248499
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: 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/98ZZZX2705

## Discrepancy

A CRACK WAS FOUND AT THE SHANK END APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES FROM THE MLG.  THE CRACK WAS 1 INCH LONG AND .015 INCH DEEP.  FIXED SIDE BRACE ATTACHES TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE.

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