SDR 98ZZZX1316

Service difficulty report · Bracket Assy · Cessna 402C

Difficulty date
February 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N38CJ
Make and model
Cessna 402C
Aircraft serial
402C0023
Part
Bracket Assy
Part number
52130389
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Nlg Door Rod
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTED NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT COME DOWN AND LOCK. A NOSE GEAR UP LANDING WAS MADE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FORWARD LT NOSE GEAR GOOD RETRACTION ROD BRACKET ASSY FAILED ALLOWING THE NOSE GEAR TO IMPACT DOOR ON RETRACTION AND JAMMING NOSE GEAR IN WHEEL WELL. REASON FOR BRACKET FAILURE IS NOT CONCLUSIVE AT THIS TIME.

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