# SDR CA060126006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 26, 2006
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug DC-6A
- Registry model: [Doug DC-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-6a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 42,022 hours
- Engine: Pwa CWASP
- Propeller: Hamstd 43E60
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Attach Fitting
- Part number: 5484911503
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg
- Part time: 42,266 hours
- Component: Doug
- 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/CA060126006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, AD 89-11-07 WAS BEING ACCOMPLISHED. THE LT IB MLG ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN THE 4TH AND 5TH FASTENER HOLES ON THE OB VERTICAL LEG. THERE WERE 2 CRACKS NOTED. THE LENGTH OF THE CRACK RUNNING BETWEEN THE 2 FASTENER HOLES IS APPROXIMATELY .7500 INCH.  THERE WAS A SECOND CRACK NOTED RUNNING IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION AND IS APPROXIMATELY .2500 INCH IN LENGTH. THE FITTING IS BEING REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE FITTING. (TC NR 20060126006)

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