SDR C2XA01BT158

Service difficulty report · Control Handle · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: August 31, 2001
Submitted: September 3, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N14830
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 184
System (JASC): 3234 · Landing Gear Selector
Part: Control Handle
Condition: Defective
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: UK
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

EWR---CO3578, CREW REPORTED, GEAR HANDLE GETS STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE GEAR INTO THE UP POSITION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL LEVER IAW ATR42 JIC 32-31-81. OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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