# SDR 95ZZZX3485

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N8711
- Make and model: Beech E18S
- Registry model: [Beech E18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e18s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: BA384
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Push/Pull Tube
- Part number: 2212
- Condition: Bolt Failed
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3485

## Discrepancy

THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE AFTER TAKEOFF BECAUSE THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT.  THE PILOT REPORTED 3 GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS UPON LANDING.  SHORTLY AFTER LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.  INSPECTION SHOWED THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE NOSE GEAR RETRACT NUT AND TUBE PUSH/PULL HAD FAILED.

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