# SDR 29GA2017071800001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 14, 2017
- Submitted: July 18, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N327AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N327AG), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B427
- Aircraft time: 36,548 hours, 40,941 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [3213 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213)
- Part: Piston
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/29GA2017071800001

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF,  GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT COME UP WITHOUT PRESSING THE DOWNLOCK RELEASE BUTTON.  REMOVED, REPACKED, AND INSTALLED THE MLG STRUT PISTON IAW AMM 32-11-27-04, AND CMM 32-10-06.

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