# SDR RRXA991167

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 10, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N996CF
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-62f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46162
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991167

## Discrepancy

DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO SUPPORT FITTING IN LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AREA AT STA 940 AND LONGERON 24 LEFT,  DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM.  REMOVED DAMAGE AND TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.  RECEIVED NEW SUPPORT FITING AND INSTALLED IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-20D.  (CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM).

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