SDR 9720029307

Service difficulty report · Rod End · Doug DC982

Difficulty date
October 23, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N309RC
Make and model
Doug DC982
Aircraft serial
48088
Part
Rod End
Condition
Bent
Location
Lt Mlg Door
Stage of operation
DE
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

THE LANDING GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH UPON GEAR EXTENSION. FLIGHT CREW PULLED THE EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION LEVER AND LANDED AIRCRAFT WITHOUT INCIDENT. GEAR DOORS WERE SECURED BEFORE TAXI INTO GATE. FOUND BENT TELEFLEX CABLE ROD END AT LEFT LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL AND STRAIGHTENED SAME. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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