SDR 96ZZZX2083

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Mooney M20F

Difficulty date
April 4, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N24KD
Make and model
Mooney M20F
Aircraft serial
700047
Part
Actuator
Part number
321400
Condition
Failed
Location
Mlg
Part time
2,804 hours
Component
Dukes
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

LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND ELECTRICALLY. MANUAL EXTENSION WAS ATTEMPTED WITH NO EXTENSION. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH WHEELS UP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED DUKES ACTUATOR (PN 3214-00) PINION GEAR (ADDRESSED IN AD 75-23-04) WORN BEYOND LIMITS CAUSING PINION AND DRIVE GEAR TO SLIP UNDER LOAD RESULTING IN TOTAL ELECTRIC AND MANUAL BACKUP FAILURE. RECORDS INDICATE C/W AD 75-23-04, 33 HOURS PRIOR.

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