# SDR AU000951

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 2000
- Submitted: November 2, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 402C
- Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520VB
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C505
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Hydraulic System
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: L/G Retract
- Component: L/G Retract
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O, J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000951

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH O RING AND TEFLON SEAL MATERIAL.  CONTROL VALVE CONTAMINATED.  LEFT DOWNLOCK SWITCH FAILED.  NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FAULTY.  (X)

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