SDR BSYA2009058

Service difficulty report · Downlock Cable · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date: November 19, 2009
Submitted: December 4, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial: 8152079
Aircraft time: 14,871 hours
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Downlock Cable
Condition: Lack Of Lube
Location: Landing Gear
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: D

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

What was found

EN ROUTE FROM RIC TO CLT ON APPROACH COULD NOT GET LEFT GEAR DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION, DIVERTED BACK TO RIC BECAUSE OF WEATHER. GOING INTO RIC ALL GEAR SHOWED DOWN AND LOCKED, LANDED NO PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED DOWN LOCK CABLE, OPS CHECKS GOOD.

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