SDR 9516129994

Service difficulty report · Control Valve · Doug DC931

Difficulty date: October 14, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8979E
Make and model: Doug DC931
Aircraft serial: 47328
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Control Valve
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg Door
Stage of operation: DE
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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What was found

DURING DESCENT, LANDING GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER EXTENDING LANDING GEAR. RECYCLED LANDING GEAR AND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR REMAINED EXTENDED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR EXTENDED. REPLACED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR, GEAR CONTROL VALVE, AND FOLLOW-UP CABLE. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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