SDR 97ZZZX1012

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Beech B24R

Difficulty date
January 26, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6570R
Make and model
Beech B24R
Aircraft serial
MC298
Part
Bracket
Part number
16936002547
Condition
Defective
Location
Nlg Limit Switch
Part time
1,302 hours
Component
M24R
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING TAXI AFTER LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THE BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE NOSE GEAR DOWN, LIMIT SWITCH WAS ELONGATED AT THE POINT WHERE THE BRACKET MOUNTS TO THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ALLOWED THE LIMIT SWITCH TO GIVE A FALSE DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED A SECURITY CHECK IN ADDITION TO A VISUAL AND OPERATIONAL CHECK BE MADE OF ALL LIMIT SWITCHES.

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