# SDR IXXA96149

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 20, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N735PL
- 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: 46153
- System (JASC): [5743 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5743)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 56114252
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Mlg Ww
- Part time: 57,549 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: Z
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA96149

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND TO HAVE CRACKED.  THE 1 INCH CRACK IS TYPICAL AND ILLUSTRATED IN VIEW FF OF S/B 57-94.  THE MAIN LANDING GEAR FITTING WAS REPLACED IAW THE SRM AND DOUGLAS FITTING CHANGE GUIDE.  (M)

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