# SDR ABXA010411

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 24, 2001
- Submitted: July 30, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N956AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47620
- Aircraft time: 36,429 hours, 40,664 cycles
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg Ww
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010411

## Discrepancy

DURING PREFLIGHT, CREW REPORTED FUEL SEEP FROM THE WHEEL WELL AREA.  INSPECTION FOUND A CRACK 1 INCH LONG ABOVE THE SKI FITTING NEAR THE VERTICAL ATTACH FITTING IN THE LEFT WHEEL WELL.

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