SDR 9903011232

Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date: July 30, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N232NW
Make and model: Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial: 46961
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Retract Mech
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Landing Gear
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

AFTER TAKEOFF FROM HNL, UNABLE TO RAISE GEAR HANDLE, MOVEMENT OF .25 INCH ONLY. FOLLOWED COCKPIT OPERATING MANUAL PROCEDURE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO HNL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. BLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND EXERCISED GROUND SENSING ROD. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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