SDR ARWA9807131

Service difficulty report · Connector · Doug DC862

Difficulty date: July 30, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N802BN
Make and model: Doug DC862
Aircraft serial: 45909
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Connector
Condition: Loose
Location: Lt Mlg Door
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: C, J

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

What was found

DAY - FLT 046 - AFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR DOOR NOT LATCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ABNORMAL CHECK LIST COMPLETED. DOOR NOT LATCH LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO DAY, FUEL DUMPED APPROX 4,000 POUNDS. RESECURED CANNON PLUG ON LT MAIN DOOR SWITCH, CYCLED SYSTEM IAW DC-8 MM 32-60-00. OPS CHECK GOOD ON GROUND. (X)

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