JASC 3231

Service difficulty reports · 2,249

Reports filed under 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section, newest first.

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SDR COMA0560071Selector Valve · faultyFLIGHT 5315 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM ATL, THE NOSE GEAR DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE, CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO THE FIELD. REPLACED THE NOSE DOOR SELECTOR VALVE.Jan 23, 2005 · N937CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR UG82005F00001Door · bindingWHEN LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LT MLG DOOR REMAINED OPEN. LANDING GEAR WAS CYCLED IAW AFM. THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE WITH THE GEAR SELECTED DOWN BUT WOULD REMAIN OPEN WITH IT SELECTED UP. LT WHEEL WELL, DOOR, UPLOCK, LINKAGE AND PLUMBING WEREJan 12, 2005 · N5102 · Gulstm GULFSTREAMGVSDR DLM88041156Link · defectiveAFTER GEAR RETRACTION LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATION IN COCKPIT. REPLACED RIGHT NOSE GEAR DOOR LINK.Dec 31, 2004 · N905DL · Doug MD88SDR 67974Wire · chafedDEPARTING OMA RETRACTED GEAR, C/B TRIPPED. RESET C/B, GEAR THEN RETRACTED, C/B TRIPPED AGAIN. DID NOT RESET 2ND TIME PER CHECK LIST. DIVERTED TO HON MANUAL EXTENSION. MX THEN SECURED LANDING GEAR AND TOWED A/C TO GATE. REPAIRED CHAFED WIRE ON HYDRO GROUNDDec 26, 2004 · N146ZV · Beech 1900DSDR QXEA200400904Door · out of rigBIL - FLIGHT 2416 - WHILE EN ROUTE AT FL250, THE GEAR DOORS CYCLED OPEN AND CLOSED. THE GEAR DOOR LIGHT, THE RED UNLOCK LIGHT AND THE LIGHT IN THE GEAR HANDLE WAS ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE INTERROGATED PSEU HISTORY. NO FAULTS WERE FOUND. THE GEAR WAS RETRACDec 22, 2004 · N408QX · Bombdr DHC8401SDR 200419Door · malfunctioned(PIREP) LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. PERFORMED ALT GEAR EXT PROCEDURE, OVERHEAD DOOR WAS FOUND OPEN. (MX) CONSULTED W/FLT CREW AND DETERMINED FAILURE TO RETRACT DUE TO OPEN EMERGENCY MLG RELEASE DOOR. PERFORMED EXPANDED PSEU BITE DIAGNOSTICOct 30, 2004 · N807WP · Dhav DHC8103SDR REXA04024Pseu · malfunctionedUNCOMMANDED NOSE DOOR DEPLOYMENT. QRH FOLLOWED, EMERGENCY DECLARED, UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REMOVED AND REPLACED PSEU. PERFORMED GEAR SWINGS IAW AMM.Oct 29, 2004 · N8836A · Cndair CL6002B19SDR HNAA0400156Door · out of adjustAFTER GEAR RETRACTION LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR LT CAME ON AND VISUALLY CONFIRMED DOOR OPEN. DUE TO THE AIRSPEED RESTRICTION, A/C RETURNED TO PHL. A/C WILL FERRY TO SBY FOR REPAIRS. ADJUSTED LEFT FWD GEAR DOOR. GEAR SWINGS, OP'S CHECK GOOD.Oct 25, 2004 · N912HA · Dhav DHC8102SDR 60182102504Washer · crushed"LOW HYD PRESS" WARNING MSG ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT JUST AFTER TAKEOFF (FROM DEN) FOR BOTH 1/2 SYSTEMS. CREW DIVERTED TO ICT FOR RUNWAY LENGTH AND MX AVAILABILITY. EMERGENCY DECLARED AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWED FOR EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION AND BRAKE ACTIVATION. ON Oct 25, 2004 · N245FX · Lear 60LEARSDR CA041025001Bellcrank · unserviceable(CAN) LANDING GEAR IDLER BELCRANK PN 0541106-6 ON NR 2 MAIN LANDING GEAR, GEAR DOOR CONTROL LOBE FOUND SEVERED RESULTING IN GEAR DOOR HANGING DOWN. UPON INSPECTION OF RT LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FOUND A CRACKED WELD ON THE NR 2 TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY RESULTING FROM BOct 20, 2004 · Cessna 401BSDR MALA040604Door · out of adjustAT ALTITUTE FL350 THE GEAR UNSAFE (LEFT MAIN) LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WAS NO AIRSPEED CHANGE OR YAW ON APPROACH. GEAR EXTENDED NORMALLY. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED LT MAIN GEAR DOOR CLEARANCES IAW AMM 32-10-21. COMPLETED MULTIPLE SWINGS, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Oct 2, 2004 · N504XJ · Bac AVRO146RJ85ASDR HNAA0400086Pseu · inoperativeAFTER GEAR RETRACTION ALL GEAR DOOR INDICATED OPEN AND LF MAIN GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUM. PERFORMED ALT GEAR EXT AND RETURNED TO FIELD. INSP GEAR, NO DEFECTS NOTED. FOUND PSEU FAULTS WITH ALL GEAR DOOR AND LF MAIN GEAR. REMOVED AND REPLACED PSEU AND PERFORMEDSep 21, 2004 · N985HA · Dhav DHC8201SDR ARWA20040806Link Assy · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, HAD A VIBRATION BELOW COCKPIT AREA RECYCLED LANDING; GEAR NO HELP; RETURNED TO DEPARTURE (KMIA. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT NOSE GEAR DOOR LINK ASSEMBLY IAW MM 32-22-2. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.Aug 30, 2004 · N784AL · Doug DC863FSDR GTIA040748Roller · out of adjustDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT CAME ON, PUT HYDRAULIC PUMPS ON HIGH AND LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. FOUND DOOR ROLLER TO HOOK CLEARANCE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED CLEARANCE. (M)Aug 17, 2004 · N820NK · Doug DC982SDR HNAA0400114Linkage · dirtyFLIGHT NR 3716 REPORTED HAVING THE LT MAIN GEAR DOOR ADVISORY LIGHT REMAINING ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. AFTER GO AROUND IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE DOOR WAS OPEN WITH GEAR UP. FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AAug 17, 2004 · N811EX · Dhav DHC8102SDR MASA200400453Pseu · inoperativeA/C DIVERTED TO GJT DUE TO AFTER TAKEOFF THE RIGHT GEAR DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CREW RECYCLED THE GEAR AND THE RIGHT MAIN DID NOT EXTEND. MX REPLACED THE PSEU AND SEQUENCE CALVE. SELECTOR VALVE P/N 57420-5A, S/N 938, TSN 1347 CSN 1318 WAS ALSO REPLACED.Aug 14, 2004 · N455YV · Dhav DHC8202SDR GTIA040704Rod · out of adjustAFTER GEAR RETRACTION RT MAIN RED INDICATOR LIGHT STAYED ON 15 SECOND LONGER THAN THE OTHER GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS. RT HYD PRESSURE MOMENTARILY DROPPED TO 1500 PSI. ALL PUMPS ON HI/ON CRUISE ALT, FL 350, WHEN LEVELING OFF THE GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT FLICKERED ONAug 4, 2004 · N801NK · Doug DC982SDR ARWA20040701Linkage · vibrationAFTER TAKEOFF HEAVY NOISE VIBRATION EXPERIENCE. CYCLE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO CHANGE, RETURNED TO FIELD. FUEL DUMPED PER ABNORMAL CHECKLIST. CHECKED NOSE GEAR DOOR LINKAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MM 32-22-2; OPERATIONS AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MM 32-21-1Jul 14, 2004 · N810BN · Doug DC862SDR HAEA151Arm · bindingON DEPARTURE, GEAR DOORS FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED FOR MAINTENANCE. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED EXTENSION ARM, GEAR SWING. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 29, 2004 · N295TW · Amd FALCONSDR CA040705003Bellcrank · cracked(CAN) BELLCRANK CRACKED AT PIVOT POINT NEW BELLCRANK PT NR 4532103045-004 INSTALLED GEAR SWINGS COMPLETED.Jun 15, 2004 · Lear 45LEARSDR PCAA0406223Bellcrank · brokenFLIGHT 4061 REPORTED DURING TAKEOFF AND UPON GEAR RETRACTION THE NOSE GEAR DOOR REMAINED OPEN. CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO BUFFALO. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED FOR REPAIRS TO MIDDLETOWN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK TO BE BROKEN AT THE ATTAJun 15, 2004 · N981HA · Dhav DHC8102SDR CALA0400529Linkage · brokenA LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND VIBRATION WAS FELT COMING FROM THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL AREA AFTER GEAR RETRACTION LEAVING JAX. THE NOISE STOPPED WHEN THE GEAR WAS LOWERED FOR A RETURN TO JAX. MAINTENANCE FOUND RT NOSE GEAR DOOR LOWER LINKAGE BROKEN. THE LINKAGEJun 10, 2004 · N17619 · Boeing 737524SDR F692004F00000Bolt · misinstalledDURING GROUND TESTING OF THE AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM THE RT A/C FAILED TO EXTEND INVESTIGATION, FOUND THE BOLT ATTACHING THE DOOR TO THE ACTUATING ROD INSTALLED AROUND THE WRONG WAY CAUSING IT TO FOUL ON THE WING SPAR.Jun 9, 2004 · Piper PA34220TSDR CA040610014Spring · failed(CAN) UPON DEPARTURE, THE CREW REPORTED LOUD CLUNK NOISE UNDER FLIGHT DECK DURING GEAR RETRACTION. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND FOUND LT NLG ASSIST SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED AND CAUSED A 12 X 8 HOLE IN UPPER NOSE WELL. ASSISTOR SPRING WAS REPLACED ANDJun 7, 2004 · Bac 146200ASDR AUS20040492Shaft · cracked(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR IB DOOR GIMBAL ASSEMBLY SHAFT CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 PERCENT OF CIRCUMFERENCE.Jun 7, 2004 · Lear 45LEARSDR DHL2004741006Door · out of adjustAT 260 MACH .78 A THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE NOSE GEAR AREA ACCOMPANIED WITH RED DOORS LIGHT AND YELLOW NOSE DOOR LIGHT S/O'S PANEL ILLUMINATED. COMPLETED ABNORMAL, GEAR HANDLE MOVED TO UP POSITION THUMPING NOISE STOPPED. ADJUSTED NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL DOMay 29, 2004 · N741DH · Boeing 7272Q9SDR 2004F00195Striker · loose2 HOURS & 25 MIN INTO FLT, BOTH ENG WENT TO FLT IDLE WITH AUTO-THROTTLES ENGAGED. AUTO-THROTTLES DISENGAGED & THROTTLES PUSHED BACK TO CRUISE. AUTO-THROTTLES REENGAGED WITH NO PROBLEMS. A/C MANUFACTURER REVEALED THIS CONDITION OCCURRED BEFORE WITH A G-V A/CMay 28, 2004 · N661GA · Gulstm GULFSTREAMGVSDR DHL2004741005Door · out of adjustON CLIMB OUT AT 330 KIAS A RATTLING SOUND CAME FROM THE NOSE GEAR AREA ACCOMPANIED BY RED (DOORS) LIGHT ON F/O'S PANEL AND (NOSE GEAR DOOR) LIGHT ON S/O'S PANEL. LIGHTS CYCLED ON AND OFF RAPIDLY IN SYNCHRONIZATION WITH THE BANGING SOUND. CREW PERFORMED THE (LAMay 28, 2004 · N741DH · Boeing 7272Q9SDR CA040521008Sequence Valve · crackedAFTER T/O AND GEAR RETRACTION, CREW NOTICED HYDRAULIC QUANTITY LOW. CREW MONITORED HYDRAULIC LEVEL FOR DURATION OF FLIGHT WITH NO CHANGE. UPON GEAR EXTENSION, HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DROPPED FURTHER, REQUIRING THE A/C TO BE TOWED TO RAMP FROM THE ACTIVE TAXIWAY. May 21, 2004 · Boeing 727243SDR 2004FA0000516Arm · inoperativeNOSE GEAR ON THIS AC WOULD NOT EXTEND DURING NORMAL, SUBSEQUENT EMERG L/G EXTEND PROCEDURE. UPON JACKING AC, FREEING NOSE GEAR, IT WAS DISCOVERED NOSE L/G DOOR ACTUATION ARM AND ROLLER ASSY WAS POSITIONED ON AFT SIDE OF NOSE GEAR FORK. WHEN WEIGHT OF AC WAS May 19, 2004 · N4916U · Cessna 210ESDR GTIA040466Door · inoperativeENROUTE, THE GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT CAME ON. TURNED ON THE HYD`S AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT. AFTER TURNING OFF THE HYD`S THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. TURNED ON RT HYD AND LEFT IN HI. PERFORMED PROXIMITY TEST, MAIN GEAR DOORS, TEST PASSED. VERIFIED GEAR DOOR ROLLER AMay 17, 2004 · N811NK · Doug DC981SDR C2XA04CL051Solenoid Valve · faultyCLE FLIGHT 2234 THE CREW REPORTED NOISE AND VIBRATION COMING FROM THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT. RECYCLED LANDING GEAR WITH NO CHANGE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO CLE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED, FOUND NOSE GAER DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE. REMOVED AND REPLMay 8, 2004 · N27523 · Emb EMB135LRSDR CA040426008Release Pin · worn(CAN) ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE DOOR FOR EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. PIN WAS FOUND WORN, AND RETURNED TO MFG FOR REPAIR. PIN REINSTALLED AND PROBLEM REPEATED, INVESTIGATION REVEALED NOSE DOOR SYSTEM WAS RIGGED TOO TIGHT. REPEATED CALLS TO MANUFApr 26, 2004 · Piper PA24260SDR COMA0460279Door · out of rigFLIGHT 9464 AFTER GEAR RETRACT, LOUD BANGING OF THE NLG DOORS. ADJUSTED THE RIGGING OF THE NLG DOORS PER AIRCRAFT M/M.Apr 24, 2004 · N926CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR AUS20040174Bellcrank · broken(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK LUG BROKEN.Mar 9, 2004 · Piper PA60601PSDR MASA200400131Priority Valve · leakingA/C RETURNED TO FIELD FOR NLG DOOR MASTER CAUTION WITH NR 3 PUMP MESSAGES UPON RETRACTION. PILOT ALSO HAD NR 3 PRESS LOW MASTER CAUTION MSG UPON EXTENTION. MX REPLACED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR PRIORITY VALVE. OP CHECKS GOOD.Mar 9, 2004 · N37228 · Cndair CL6002B19SDR MALA040265Door · obstructedLT MAIN LANDING GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR UP SELECTION, NO ABNORMAL HANDLING OR VIBRATION NOTED. FOUND GAP AT AFT EDGE OF LEFT MLG DOOR TO BE LESS THAN MIN CLEARANCES, TRIMMED LEFT AFT FUSE TO GEAR DOOR FAIRING. FOUND GAP BETWEEN AMar 8, 2004 · N509XJ · Bac AVRO146RJ85ASDR S2YA04006Rod · brokenSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED A LOUD THUMPING FROM BELOW THE COCKPIT. THE CREW MADE AN AIR-TURN-BACK AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MX FOUND THE LT FORWARD NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR HANGING LOOSE. THE SHEAR ROD HAD BROKEN. MX REPLACED THE ROD ASSEMBLY Mar 3, 2004 · N353SK · Dorner DO328300SDR HNAA0400013Door · out of rigUPON GEAR RETRACTION THE LEFT FORWARD GEAR DOOR DID NOT CLOSE. FOUND GEAR DOOR OUT OF RIGGING. RIGGGED DOOR, OPS CHECK, NO FURTHER DISCREPANCY.Feb 25, 2004 · N937HA · Dhav DHC8102SDR 04FDEA00376Cable · damagedRED DOORS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON GEAR RETRACTION S/O'S PANEL. NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED AFTER FOLLOWING QRH PROCEDURES. THE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RETURN TO MEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH DOOR CABLE, ADJ AND RIGGED NOSE GEAR FWD DOOFeb 9, 2004 · N480FE · Boeing 727200SDR GTIA040147Sequence Valve · out of adjustFTW - FOUND LEFT GEAR UNSAFE RED LIGHT GOES OUT DURING RETRACTION AFTER DOOR LIGHT GOES OUT. ADJUSTED DOOR SEQUENCE OF MLG CONTROL VALVE. (M)Feb 7, 2004 · N833NK · Doug DC983SDR 04FDEA00315Sequence Valve · malfunctionedON DEPARTURE AFTER GEAR RETRACTION THE NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AS PER THE QRH, DID NOT RECYCLE BUT PUT THE HANDLE TO OFF. AT THAT POINT, LOTS OF NOISE AND SOME VIBRATION. RETURNED TO KMEM AND THE SPEED NEVER EXCEEDED (270K/M.65). REF THEFeb 5, 2004 · N413FE · Airbus A310203SDR 00129Uplock · contaminatedPILOT REPORTED THAT EN ROUTE FROM ATL TO SRB GEAR DOOR LIGHTS REMAINED RED. AIRCRAFT MOVED FROM SRB TO SDF FOR MAINTENANCE ON A SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT. RT MAIN GEAR DOOR UPLOCK OUT OF SEQUNCE DUE TO MOISTURE. REPAIRED IAW DA20 M/M CHAP 32, RAN GEAR MULTIPLE Feb 2, 2004 · N158TW · Amd FALCONSDR A075SA2Uplock Roller · out of rigRT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD DOOR DID NOT LOCK IN UP POSITION DURING GEAR EXTENSION. VERIFIED GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED, CONTINUED APPROACH, LANDED WITHOUT EVENT. INSPECTION FOUND GEAR DOOR UPLOCK MECHANISM OUT OF RIG. RE-RIGGED, AND FUNCTIONAL TEST PERFORMED SAJan 25, 2004 · N824DW · Mtsbsi MU300SDR ASOA04054Selector Valve · inoperativeDURING CRUISE FROM ATL-MTY, THE NOSE GEAR DOOR OPENED UNCOMMANDED AND THE CREW RECEIVED A GEAR DISAGREE WARNING ACCOMPANIED BY AN AIR DISTURBANCE AND A VIBRATION IN THE AIRCRAFT. THE CREW REDUCED AIR SPEED TO 250 KIAS AND THE WARNINGS WENT AWAY WITH EVERYTHINJan 20, 2004 · N884AS · Cndair CL6002B19SDR C1HA200482001Switch · out of adjustAFTER TAKEOFF ON GEAR RETRACTION, RIGHT GEAR DOOR LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. RAN COM PROCEDURE 2.32.29. ADJUSTED RIGHT MLG DOOR SWITCH PER CHAMPION AIR MM 32-62-11, OPS CHECK NORMAL.Jan 14, 2004 · N682CA · Boeing 7272S7SDR AWXA200400034Rod End · detachedAFTER TAKEOFF, NLG FAILED TO RETRACT, CYCLED MLG TO DOWN POSITION & GEAR INDICATED DOWN & LOCKED. TURNED BACK & LANDED WITHOUT EVENT. MAINT FOUND NLG RETRACT ACTUATOR PISTON ROD END HAD SEPARATED FROM BEARING. R & R NLG RETRACT ACTUATOR IAW AMM 32-31-22, CYJan 11, 2004 · N628AW · Airbus A320231SDR IXXA0400003OLink Assy · brokenDURING CLIMB, 1550Z WHILE TRANSITIONING THROUGH FL 330 CREW SUSPECTED NOSE GEAR OPENED IN FLIGHT. SLOWED AIRCRAFT BELOW 230 DESCENDED AND RETURNED AIRPORT. THE CREW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NOSE GEAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT/TEST. FOUND LT FWD NOSJan 10, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862SDR IXXA0400002ORelease System · stickingDURING TAKE OFF, WHEN GEAR RETRACTED HAD EVIDENCE OF NOISE AND VIBRATRION COMING FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. GEAR WAS RECYCLED AND ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. MAINTENANCE FOUND LT FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM STICKING INTERMITTENTLY. MAINTENJan 10, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862SDR IXXA0400001ODoor · unlatchedAFTER TAKE OFF AND GEAR RETRACTION, CREW NOTICED A VIBRATION AND NOISE. CREW RECYCLED LANDING GEAR, DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. SUSPECT NOSE GEAR DOOR NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. CREW CONTINUED FLIGHT TO DESTINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENACE PERFORMED FUNCJan 9, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862
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