Service difficulty report · Ball Joint · Doug DC983

Difficulty date
November 26, 2003
Submitted
March 1, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Doug DC983
Engine
Pwa JT8D219
Part
Ball Joint
Part number
M6335421
Condition
Worn
Location
Thrust Reverser
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
L
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) THRUST REVERSER FOLLOW-UP CABLE FOUND DETACHED. BALL JOINT CONNECTED TO ROD FOUND DISMANTLED FROM ITS JOINT SHELL.

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