Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Airbus A319111

Difficulty date
March 29, 2008
Submitted
April 3, 2008
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N904FR
Make and model
Airbus A319111
Aircraft serial
1579
Aircraft time
22,612 hours, 10,737 cycles
Engine
Cfmint CFM565B5P
Part
Hinge Fitting
Part number
D5288024720101
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rt Mlg
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

DURING C5 C CHECK INSPECTION REPORTED CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE MOUNTING HOLES OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD HINGE BEARING SUPPORT BRACKET. MAINTENANCE REAMED FITTING ONE SIZE OVER AND INSTALLED NEW BUSHING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF EA A9-52R-30180. UPON COMPLETION OF THE MAINTENANCE ACTION THE INSTALLATION WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE.

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