# SDR ABXA9800942

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N801AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46077
- System (JASC): [3234 · Landing Gear Selector](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3234)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Landing Gear
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800942

## Discrepancy

ON APPROACH, WHEN GEAR EXTENDED HAD UNSAFE LIGHT AND NO GREEN DOWN INDICATION.  RECYCLED GEAR, ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL. FOUND GEAR HANDLE STIFF.  LUBRICATED HANDLE AND DOWNLOCK, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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