SDR 98ZZZM803

Service difficulty report · Steering Unit · Gulstm G1159A

Difficulty date
October 7, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N165G
Make and model
Gulstm G1159A
Aircraft serial
414
Part
Steering Unit
Part number
1159SCL200031
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Nlg
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
D

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

What was found

WHILE TAXIING FOR DEPARTURE FROM OXC TO LGA, THE PIC COMMANDED A HARD RIGHT TURN. WHEN HE TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE AIRCRAFT, THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING FELT STIFF AND WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO MAINTENANCE. THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING UNIT WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)