# SDR DLM88081228

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 25, 2008
- Submitted: October 7, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N944DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49817
- Aircraft time: 51,381 hours, 39,624 cycles
- System (JASC): [3233 · Landing Gear Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3233)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88081228

## Discrepancy

CLIMBING THROUGH 4000 FT MSL ACID ODOR CAME THROUGH THE CABIN AND COCKPIT.  DISSIPATED A FEW MINUTES LATER.  FOUND LT AND RT MLG ACTUATORS LEAKING.  MOVED ACFT TO THE WASHRACK.  REMOVED APU DOOR PANEL FOR CLEANING.  REINSTALLED APU DOOR PER M/M AND C/W OPN 5090.  ALT DUCT BURNOUT.  REMOVED BOTH LT AND RT MLG RETRACT ACTUATORS IAW AMM.  REINSTALLED ACTS AFTER SHOP VISIT.  OPS AND LEAK CHECK OK.

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