# SDR 95ZZZW338

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 18, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N989Z
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47135
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Cylinder
- Part number: 39140165503
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg Bungee
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZW338

## Discrepancy

STL - AFTER TAKEOFF LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UNSAFE AND GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WITH GEAR HANDLE IN THE UP POSITION.  FOUND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR BUNGEE CYLINDER, MFG P/N 3914016-5503 CRACKED.  REPLACED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR BUNGEE CYLINDER.  LANDING GEAR OPERATION AND LIGHT SYSTEMS CHECKED NORMAL.

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