# SDR ARWA0927956

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 15, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N791AL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-62f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46150
- System (JASC): [3210 · Main Landing Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3210)
- Part: Bushing
- Condition: Pitted
- Location: Lt 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/ARWA0927956

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT MLG SIDE BRACE LUGS ON STRUT HAD INTERNAL PITTING.  REMOVED SIDE BRACE AND ROUTED TO SHOP FOR OVERHAUL.  RE-BRUSHED STRUT PER MM 32-1-8, PAGE 402E.  REINSTALLED SERVICEABLE SIDE BRACE PER MM 32-11-3.  OPS NORMAL IAW MM 32-00-00.  (X)

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