SDR 9519359156

Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Doug DC914

Difficulty date: November 30, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8915E
Make and model: Doug DC914
Aircraft serial: 45832
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Retract Mech
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Lt Nlg Door
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: E
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB, A VIBRATION WAS FELT IN THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ATL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND THE LEFT FORWARD NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR OPEN. REPLACED GEAR DOOR, FORWARD LINK, AND DOOR STOP CABLES. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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