# SDR AU981699

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 12, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Fokker F.28 MK4000
- Registry model: [Fokker F.28 MK4000](https://openairdocs.org/model/fokker-f-28-mk4000) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Torque Link
- Part number: 200429203
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: 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/AU981699

## Discrepancy

(AUS) THE UPPER NLG TORQUE LINK WAS FOUND CRACKED - ONE VISIBLE LATERAL CRACK ON EACH SIDE OF THE APEX LUBRICATION NIPPLE LOCATION.  CRACKS WERE APPROXIMATELY 14 MM (0.551 INCH AND 12 MM (0.472 INCH) IN LENGTH.  PART TC:  57,137.

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