# SDR RRXA96091

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 12, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8079U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45947
- System (JASC): [3233 · Landing Gear Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3233)
- Part: Actuator  O-Ring
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96091

## Discrepancy

LOST HYDRAULIC FLUID DOWN TO STANDPIPE LEVEL IN CRUISE FLIGHT.  ACCOMPLISHED HYDRAULIC FLUID OR PRESSURE LOSS CHECKLIST PER EWA QRH.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED O-RING ON LT RETRACT ACTUATOR, OPS CHECKS OK.

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