SDR 97ZZZX1631

Service difficulty report · Door · Cessna 210L

Difficulty date: February 7, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N29209
Make and model: Cessna 210L
Aircraft serial: 21059832
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Door
Condition: Jammed
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: CL
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

AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF FOLLOWING RUN-UP AND TAXI IN 4-5 INCHES OF SNOW. GEAR RETRACT OK. RETURNED FOR LANDING AND GEAR DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. GEAR UP LANDING WITH DAMAGE. RAISED NOSE, PRIED DOORS OPEN, GEAR FELL OUT. APPARENTLY, ICE CAUSED DOORS TO RETRACT PAST SEAL AND JAM AFTER CLOSURE.

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