SDR 20010125SG012

Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Aerosp ATR72212

Difficulty date: November 29, 2000
Submitted: January 25, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N270AT
Make and model: Aerosp ATR72212
Aircraft serial: 270
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Gearbox
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: C
Nature of condition: L
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DFW - DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FREE FALL HANDLE COULD NOT BE PULLED FOR THE FUNCTIONAL TEST OF LANDING GEAR FREE FALL SYSTEM. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED HANDLE AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY IAW ATR MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. REF SIMA3349. (M)

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