SDR 9604889951

Service difficulty report · Uplock Latch · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: February 28, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N9347
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 45827
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Uplock Latch
Condition: Binding
Location: Rt Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
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

DURING CLIMBOUT, RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FREED MOVEMENT TO RIGHT MAIN GEAR UPLOCK LATCH. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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