# SDR AU980634

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 29, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Airbus A300 B4-203
- Registry model: [Airbus A300 B4-203](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a300-b4-203) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5243 · Hydraulic Compartment Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5243)
- Part: Blades
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Ram Air Turbine
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980634

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RAM AIR TURBINE BLADES DAMAGED.  INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE INBOARD DOOR HAD NOT DEPLOYED TO THE CORRECT POSITION DUE TO STIFF DEPLOYMENT CRANK OPERATION.  FURTHER DAMAGE FOUND TO THE BLADE LOCK PIN AND PIN ENGAGEMENT AREA.

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