SDR 9602959885

Service difficulty report · Strut · Doug DC951

Difficulty date: February 3, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N401EA
Make and model: Doug DC951
Aircraft serial: 47682
System (JASC): 3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
Part: Strut
Condition: Reqd Service
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED NOSE GEAR BOTTOMS OUT. UPON EXTENDING GEAR FOR LANDING, CABIN PRESSURE COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. MAINTENANCE REPACKED NOSE GEAR STRUT AND RECYCLED GEAR THREE TIMES. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GROUND SHIFT MECHANISM AND ALL CHECKED GOOD.

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