# SDR AU990318

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 5, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 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: Cable
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990318

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM ACTUATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY SLIPPING UNDER THE CABLE CLAMP PREVENTING ACTIVATION OF THE NITROGEN BLOW-DOWN BOTTLE.  DURING AN EXTENSION PROBLEM WITH THE LANDING GEAR, THE EMERGENCY UNDERCARRIAGE EXTENSION HANDLE WAS PULLED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED RESULT.  THE AIRCRAFT CRASH LANDED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.

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