Service difficulty report · Actuator · Boeing 727227

Difficulty date
January 25, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N485FE
Make and model
Boeing 727227
Aircraft serial
21488
Part
Actuator
Part number
1U1169
Condition
Failed
Location
Tail Skid
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

AFTER T/O, THE LANDING GEAR HAD TO BE RECYCLED TO EXTINGUISH THE TAIL SKID LIGHT. DURING THE SECOND ATTEMPT IT TOOK 10 SECONDS FOR THE LIGHT TO GO OUT. REPLACED TAIL SKID ACTUATOR PER MM 32-71-12 AND ADJ PER MM 32-71-01, GROUND CHECKS OK.