SDR 99ZZZX1404

Service difficulty report · Motor · Culver TD2C1

Difficulty date: February 2, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N2775
Make and model: Culver TD2C1
Aircraft serial: 4559043
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Motor
Condition: Failed
Location: Mlg
Part time: 334 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 WAS ON APPROACH FOR LANDING. THE CONTROL TOWER REPORTED SEEING THREE LANDING GEAR IN THE DOWN POSITION. UPON TOUCHDOWN, THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE LINK/RETRACTING MOTOR WHICH IS A 12 INCH ROD ATTACHING THE GEAR MOTOR TO THE GEAR TRAIN, FAILED UNDER COMPRESSION FORCES AND ULTIMATELY BROKE IN TWO RESULTING IN THE GEAR COLLAPSING.

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