SDR 96ZZZX2849

Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: February 29, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N946VV
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47226
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Retract Mech
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Nlg Doors
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

ATL/ATL - FLT 495 - AIR RETURN, AFTER TAKEOFF, THERE WAS A LOUD WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE NOSE GEAR AREA. RECYCLED GEAR, HAD A RED NOSE GEAR LIGHT ON. LIGHT WENT OUT IN SIXTY SECONDS AND HAD A NORMAL LANDING. JACKED AIRCRAFT, ADJUSTED NOSE GEAR DOORS, CYCLED GEAR. SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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