SDR 9708889919

Service difficulty report · Strut · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: May 2, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N941N
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47450
System (JASC): 3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
Part: Strut
Condition: Failed
Location: Nlg
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

AFTER TAKEOFF FROM YHZ, UNABLE TO RAISE GEAR. NOSE GEAR REMAINED STEERABLE WITH AIRCRAFT IN GROUND MODE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO YHZ AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND LOWER STRUT PISTON ASSEMBLY NOT EXTENDING. REPLACED AND SERVICED LOWER STRUT ASSEMBLY PER MM 32-21-2, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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