SDR UPS04842265

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: March 31, 2004
Submitted: April 26, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N812UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46112
Aircraft time: 75,659 hours, 24,674 cycles
System (JASC): 5743 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Wing
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

INSPECTION TYPE: C3, EVIDENCE OF CORROSION UNDER BOLTS AND BRACKET AT LT MLG. RETRACT ACTUATOR LOWER BOLTS ON UPPER MOUNT BRACKET. OVERSIZED FWD. UPPER MOUNT HOLE FOR RETRACT ACTUATOR,FABRICATED AND INSTALLED BUSHING IAW E.O. DC8-5740-1636

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