# SDR 97ZZZX178

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N99004
- Make and model: Cessna 320B
- Registry model: [Cessna 320B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 320B0013
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Bellcrank Idler
- Part number: 08421022
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX178

## Discrepancy

UPON LOWERING LANDING GEAR, BELLCRANK IDLER FAILED NOT ALLOWING NOSE GEAR TO EXTEND FULLY AND LOCK IN POSITION.  SUSPECT CAUSE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE.

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