# SDR IXXA199515

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N728PL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45918
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 2641877
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fs 905
- Part time: 67,888 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA199515

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT MLG TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT FITTING CRACKED BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS.  THE FITTING WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW DOUGLAS SRM AND SB 53-61.  (X)

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