# SDR 97ZZZX818

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 14, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N24028](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24028), registered now
- Make and model: Beech C24R
- Registry model: [Beech C24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c24r) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: MC486
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: 9038001011
- Condition: Malfunction
- Location: Mlg Safety
- Part time: 3,153 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX818

## Discrepancy

LANDING GEAR RETRACTED DUE TO SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCH NOT DISENGAGING WHEN AIRSPEED DECREASES.  FOUND DEFECTIVE BELLOWS NEEDED SUCTION PRESSURE TO FULLY DISCONNECT GEAR SYSTEM.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS INSTALLING A SQUAT SWITCH INSTEAD.  NO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE POSSIBLE.  REMOVE AND REPLACE ONLY.

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