# SDR 99T64R545EWA

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 19, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8079U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-71) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45947
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Pin Boss
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Part time: 84,047 hours
- 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/99T64R545EWA

## Discrepancy

DURING D-CHECK.  LT MAIN GEAR SHOCK STRUT ASSY RETRACT PIN BOSS CORRODED.  (EO).  BLENDED OUT CORROSION.  FABRICATED NEW BUSHING AND CAD PLATED IAW EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 10-15-99.  INSTALLED BUSHING AND PIN IAW DC-8 SB 32-102.    REF:  EMERY WORLDWIDE A/L.  RRXA.  (X)

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