SDR 98ZZZX3890

Service difficulty report · Downlock · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date: September 28, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N54313
Make and model: Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial: 317405439
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Downlock
Part number: 4198301
Condition: Failed
Location: Rt Mlg
Part time: 3,664 hours
Stage of operation: LD
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NO RT GEAR DOWN LIGHT. FOUND RT GEAR DOWNLOCK NOT LATCHED COMPLETELY. FOUND DOWNLOCK HAD DIRT AND EXHAUST DEBRIS AND WAS STIFF. CLEANED AND LUBED DOWNLOCKS. PERFORMED RETRACTION TEST. AIRCRAFT HAS CABLE KIT 764-958, NOT SPRING CAPSULES. INSTALLED NEW DOWNLOCK SRINGS, P/N 41952-00.

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