# SDR AALA20040881

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 22, 2004
- Submitted: August 23, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N593AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N593AA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53256
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Scissor Link
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040881

## Discrepancy

SJC - LEFT GEAR SCISSORS UPPER LINK CRACKED AT FORWARD PIVOT POINT.  REPLACED LEFT SCISSORS SUPPORT LINK.  SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.

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