# SDR 03358429

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 24, 2003
- Submitted: January 7, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N429FJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429FJ), registered now
- Make and model: Dorner DO328300
- Aircraft serial: 3194
- Aircraft time: 4,416 hours, 4,827 cycles
- System (JASC): [3250 · Landing Gear Steering System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250)
- Part: Connector
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nlg Steering
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03358429

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED AN AMBER NWS MESSAGE.  THE FAULT WAS CAUSED BY A LOOSE CONNECTOR LEADING TO THE STEERING MANIFOLD. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.

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