# SDR CA080916001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 2008
- Submitted: November 3, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 44,964 hours
- Engine: Ge CT75A2
- Propeller: Rotol R3894123F25
- System (JASC): [3233 · Landing Gear Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3233)
- Part: Swivel Fitting
- Part number: 72MEF20151
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Rt Mlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080916001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER TAKE-OFF, DURING GEAR RETRACTION, THE RT MLG DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR SWIVEL FITTING LOCATED ON THE DRAG BRAC, FAILED. THIS CAUSED A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF FLUID.  AN EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO BASE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.

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