SDR EVA92012402

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug MD11F

Difficulty date: January 23, 2003
Submitted: January 24, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N16107
Make and model: Doug MD11F
Aircraft serial: 48546
System (JASC): 5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Corroded
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: L
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING THE SHEAR PIN HOLES OF BOTH FITTING ARE REAMED TO 1.636 INCH & LOCAL BLENDING WAS PERFORMED TO CLEAN THE CORROSION. IN BOTH FITTING, 501/-502, THE 3 BOLTS HOLES ARE REAMED TO SIZES LARGER THAN 1.385 INCH.

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