SDR SCNA96272

Service difficulty report · Strut · Doug DC1015

Difficulty date: September 28, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N151SY
Make and model: Doug DC1015
Aircraft serial: 48295
System (JASC): 3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
Part: Strut
Part number: NRG6020
Condition: Scratched
Location: Lt Mlg
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 HEAVY MAINTENANCE, FOUND SCRATCHES ON THE INNER AND OUTER CYLINDERS OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. ALSO, FOUND DAMAGED UPPER AND LOWER BEARINGS. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 32 OF THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL.

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