SDR ABXA9701829

Service difficulty report · Actuators · Doug DC861

Difficulty date: November 13, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N843AX
Make and model: Doug DC861
Aircraft serial: 46017
System (JASC): 3232 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
Part: Actuators
Condition: Lack Of Lube
Location: Nlg Doors
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: E
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB, EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION IN NOSE GEAR AREA AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. RECYCLED GEAR BUT DID NOT HELP. AIR TURN-BACK TO DFW. VIBRATION STOPPED ON APPROACH. OPERATED DOORS, INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE, FOUND NONE. LUBRICATED DOOR ACTUATORS, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC8 MM 32-22-1.

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