SDR ABXA9600619

Service difficulty report · Tq Tube Bolt · Doug DC863

Difficulty date: September 5, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N814AX
Make and model: Doug DC863
Aircraft serial: 46041
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Tq Tube Bolt
Condition: Loose
Location: Lt Mlg Door
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

LEFT GEAR DOOR NOT LATCHED IN-FLIGHT AND RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ON. RECYCLED GEAR TWICE. LIGHT FOR LEFT GEAR DOOR WENT OUT THEN BACK ON. PUT GEAR DOWN. FOUND THROUGH-BOLT AT TORQUE TUBE DRUM LOOSE. PERFORMED TEST I/A/W DC-8 M.A.B. 32-6, DATED 03-22-91. LATCH TEST WAS GOOD, RE-ASSEMBLED CABLE AND TESTED. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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