SDR 9510129942

Service difficulty report · Uplatch Assy · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: June 25, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N3991C
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47175
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Uplatch Assy
Condition: Lack Of Lube
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

LEFT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR WAS RETRACTED. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ADJUSTED TENSION ON LEFT MAIN GEAR UPLATCH ASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATED, CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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