SDR MEX2003547

Service difficulty report · Strut · Doug DC987

Difficulty date: December 8, 2003
Submitted: December 16, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N754RA
Make and model: Doug DC987
Aircraft serial: 49641
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Strut
Condition: Leaking
Location: Rt Mlg
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING THE AIRCRAFT DISPATCH AT GDL STATION, THE TECHNICAL PERSONNEL SAW A LITTLE LEAK IN THE STRUT OF THE RT MLG. AT STATION , PERFORMED A VERIFICATION OF THIS LEAK. THE STRUT SEALS WERE CHANGED AND THE MLG WAS TESTED IAW MM, ALL CORRECT.

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