# SDR AUS20030322

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 14, 2003
- Submitted: May 6, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 210L
- Registry model: [Cessna 210L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210l) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520L
- Propeller: Mcauly E2A34C73
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Hook
- Part number: 124166345
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Mlg Downlock
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030322

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK HOOK CONTAMINATED WITH DIRT WHICH PREVENTED CORRECT SEATING OF THE HOOK AND ACTIVATION OF THE MICROSWITCH.

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