SDR 9603039876

Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Doug DC951

Difficulty date: February 6, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N785NC
Make and model: Doug DC951
Aircraft serial: 48110
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Retract Mech
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR EXTENDED ON UPLATCH CHECK. CREW CHECKED ACCORDING TO COCKPIT OPERATING MANUAL AND LIGHT WENT OUT. ON APPROACH, PUT HANDLE IN UPLATCH POSITION AND GEAR CHECKED NORMAL. MAINTENANCE JACKED AIRCRAFT AND SWUNG GEAR SEVERAL TIMES, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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