Service difficulty report · Casting · Doug DC982

Difficulty date
August 22, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N14810
Make and model
Doug DC982
Aircraft serial
49264
Part
Casting
Part number
5935812513
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Mlg
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

INSPECTION FOUND LEFT MAIN GEAR CASTING CORRODED AFTER REMOVAL OF BUSHING FOR COKE BOTTLE FITTING. REAMED BORE TO 2.450, REMOVED CORROSION, FABRICATED BUSHING AND INSTALLED IAW ECRA 5740-01794.

More about the Doug DC-9-82