Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Boeing 737322

Difficulty date
October 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N331UA
Make and model
Boeing 737322
Aircraft serial
24192
Engine
Ge CFM56*
Part
Retract Mech
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Nlg Doors
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

CREW REPORTED, THE NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH THE GEAR UP. WHEN THE HANDLE WAS PLACED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE NOSE GEAR DROPPED OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. *S/D* MAINTENANCE RE-RIGGED NOSE GEAR DOORS PER APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. CHECKS OK ON GEAR RETRACTION. NOSE LANDING GEAR LIGHT OK AND GEAR LOCKS OVER CENTER.