# SDR 99ZZZM29

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 19, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N54FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54FA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8F-54
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8F-54](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8f-54) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45637
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Strut
- Part number: 57153545535
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM29

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTED FINDING A HYDRAULIC LEAK ON NOSE LANDING GEAR DURING PRE-FLIGHT GYE.  FOUND CRACK IN NLG OLEO OUTER CYLINDER APPROX 6 INCH FROM TOP, APPROX 1.5 INCH LONG UNDER DATA PLATE.  REPLACE NLG OLEO ASSEMBLY PER MM 32-2-0.  (M)

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