# SDR MALA010393

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 4, 2001
- Submitted: April 10, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N27XJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27XJ), registered now
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 027
- Aircraft time: 35,562 hours, 39,695 cycles
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Axle
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010393

## Discrepancy

DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, NLG AXLE FITTING IS CORRODED AT MATING SURFACE TO NOSE STRUT PISTON.  REFER TO 409 CARD 122801.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED AXLE FITTING.

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