SDR 2001F00586

Service difficulty report · Torque Tube · Cessna 310R

Difficulty date: September 27, 2001
Submitted: November 2, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N1914G
Make and model: Cessna 310R
Aircraft serial: 310R0059
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Torque Tube
Part number: 504501025
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT YAW, UNABLE TO AFFECT NORMAL ACCELERATION, COCKPIT INDICATION NORMAL. SUSPECT LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. CYCLED GEAR DOWN, 3 GREEN LIGHTS. NORMAL LANDING. NO AD'S, SB'S STC'S PMA'S APPLICABLE. NO SUGGESTION EXCEPT INCREASED MAINTENANCE VIGILANCE ON HIGH TIME, HIGH FREQUENCY USE. (M)

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