SDR ABXA9701474

Service difficulty report · Striker · Doug DC863

Difficulty date: September 16, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N820AX
Make and model: Doug DC863
Aircraft serial: 46155
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Striker
Part number: 27749431
Condition: Worn
Location: Rt Mlg Door
Stage of operation: CL
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

GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF, WITH RT DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RECYCLED GEAR TWICE AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. FOUND RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR STRIKER WORN. REPLACED STRIKER AND RAN GEAR IAW DC8 MM 32-31-4, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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