SDR IXXA9537

Service difficulty report · Trunnion · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date: January 3, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N821BX
Make and model: Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial: 45811
System (JASC): 5743 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Trunnion
Part number: 5611425
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Mlg
Part time: 72,412 hours
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

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE LT MLG TRUNNION FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED. INSPECTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED IAW SB 57-94. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED, 8 INCHES, IN THE FORWARD LANDING GEAR ATTACH LUG. THE FITTING WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW DOUGLAS INSTALLATION GUIDE, SRM, AND MM. THE BRAKE PLUMBING WAS CONFIRMED TO BE PROPERLY CONNECTED IAW DOUGLAS AOL 8-1091, JOB CARD 74201. (X)

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