SDR 9712382296

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Boeing 727251

Difficulty date
April 25, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N296US
Make and model
Boeing 727251
Aircraft serial
21788
Part
Actuator
Part number
65178107
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Nlg
Part time
10,810 hours
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

DURING EXTENSION OF LANDING GEAR, NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. GEAR WAS RECYCLED AND EXTENDED WITH NORMAL INDICATIONS. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR AND LOCK ACTUATOR. PERFORMED GEAR SWING, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.