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Old 18th Jun 2021, 16:29
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Locked door
 
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Get a photo from the other side, the diameter of the incorrect hole is smaller on the left and “takes the pin snugly”.

Here’s the relevant FAA narrative.

Narrative 1
New B787 aircraft arrived for post-delivery mod. The NLG drag brace pivot link hollow bolt will accept the gear pin snuggly from LH side while the correct locking hole is 3 inches away and "unmarked." An inexperienced mechanic could accidentally place the locking pin in the wrong hole leading to gear collapse during ground testing damaging the aircraft and potentially injuring or killing persons in the vicinity of the gear.
Apply sealant or similar mitigation to the LH inside bolt hole, mark correct hole with red outline. Has previous Engineering Authorization been implemented on the fleet?


Seems like an accident waiting to happen to me. Except it has happened. Three times. I’d suggest this needs to be a mandatory urgent mod before it happens again.
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