SDR 9804909856

Service difficulty report · Latch · Doug DC951

Difficulty date: March 22, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N765NC
Make and model: Doug DC951
Aircraft serial: 47718
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Latch
Condition: Out Of Adjust
Location: Lt Mlg Door
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMBOUT, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UNSAFE AND DOOR OPEN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURES, RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR LATCH MECHANISM, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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