SDR IXXA9700117

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date: May 27, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N822BX
Make and model: Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial: 45813
System (JASC): 5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Part number: 5611425501
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Mlg Ww
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 LEFT MAIN GEAR SUPPORT FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW MLG SUPPORT FITTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY SERVICE BULLETIN 57-94, REVISION 2.

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