SDR 9719022762

Service difficulty report · Accessory Unit · Boeing 7272M7

Difficulty date: October 12, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N275US
Make and model: Boeing 7272M7
Aircraft serial: 21201
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Accessory Unit
Condition: Failed
Location: Landing Gear
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 DURING GEAR RETRACTION, GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT GO PAST OFF POSITION AND GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT AND PERFORMED GEAR SWING, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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