SDR 2003FA0000465

Service difficulty report · Bellcrank · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date: April 30, 2003
Submitted: May 13, 2003
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N52668
Make and model: Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial: 177RG1241
Engine: Lyc IO360A1B6
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Bellcrank
Part number: 204303112
Condition: Failed
Location: Nlg Ww
Part time: 4,355 hours
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND ON LANDING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE OCCURRED. JACKED AIRCRAFT, CYCLED GEAR TO UP POSITION WITH AFT LG DOORS DISCONNECTED. ON EXTENTION, NOSE GEAR FAILED ONCE AGAIN. MECHANICAL UPLOCK FAILED TO RELEASE. SUSPECT OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

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