SDR 2003FA0001111

Service difficulty report · Relay · Grob G120A

Difficulty date: October 15, 2003
Submitted: October 30, 2003
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N863AF
Make and model: Grob G120A
Aircraft serial: 85003
Engine: Lyc AEIO540D4D5
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Relay
Part number: 0332204204
Condition: Failed
Location: Mlg
Part time: 1,044 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

FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION, PERFORMED DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. FAULT DETERMINED TO BE FAILED RELAY FOR HYDRAULIC CONTROL. PROBABLE CAUSE, TO MUCH LOAD FOR RELAY. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A SB IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT TO REPLACE THIS RELAY.(K)

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