SDR 96ZZZM44

Service difficulty report · Schrader Vlv · Doug DC983

Difficulty date: December 22, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N9307R
Make and model: Doug DC983
Aircraft serial: 49663
System (JASC): 3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
Part: Schrader Vlv
Part number: MS287787
Condition: Failed
Location: Nlg Strut
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

PHX - AFTER TAKEOFF, NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FOUND NOSE STRUT FLAT. REPLACED SCHRADER VALVE O-RING, MFG P/N MS28778-7, AND SERVICED STRUT WITH OIL AND AIR. EXTENDED NOSE STRUT TO FULL EXTENSION AND BACK DOWN WITH NO FINDING. NOSE LANDING GEAR CHECKS NORMAL.

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