SDR 98ZZZX4563

Service difficulty report · Strut · Cessna 310P

Difficulty date
November 10, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N5092P
Make and model
Cessna 310P
Aircraft serial
310P0057
Part
Strut
Part number
5042000214
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg
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

NOSE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND ON TAKEOFF. NOSE GEAR WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY STOW IN WHEELWELL AND GETTING STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. AIRCRAFT LANDED ON THE MAIN GEAR ONLY DAMAGING NOSE AND BOTH PROPELLERS. SUBMITTER STATED IN SPEAKING WITH CESSNA REP, A SUDDEN DROP IN OAT WILL CAUSE THIS CONDITION.

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