SDR 9603489945

Service difficulty report · Schrader Valve · Doug DC931

Difficulty date
February 11, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8925E
Make and model
Doug DC931
Aircraft serial
45840
Part
Schrader Valve
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg Strut
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMBOUT, THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM GROUND MODE TO FLIGHT MODE. AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE AND NOSE WHEEL WAS STEERABLE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT FLAT. REPLACED SCHRADER VALVE AND SERVICED STRUT TO PROPER LEVELS.

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