Originally Posted by Bucking Bar

Yes, but you have to know the special techniques to use Douglas parts on another Douglas jet. You have to consider the amount the airplane itself is out of production tolerances, then how many shims you need to make the part fit. Consider cutting, or beating the part (including electronics) with a hammer to get acceptable dimensional fit, then shim it back into tolerance.

If it were a Boeing part you would say it is "bent." In Douglas terminology you say it is "pre-loaded." Here's a diagram for those visually inclined from the part of the Douglas assemblage manual that was recovered from the bathroom in Long Beach. It was found wrapped in dryer sheets under a copy of "How to smoke weed and not get caught."