# SDR CA961205011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 28, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Mtsbsi MU2B35
- Engine: Garrtt TPE3316
- System (JASC): [3232 · Landing Gear Door Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3232)
- Part: Gear Door
- Part number: AA5C
- Condition: Frozen
- Location: Clutch
- Part time: 507 hours
- Component: Mitsuelect
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: J, O
- Precautionary procedure: L
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961205011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ICE CONTAMINATION IN THE GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR CAUSED THE PILOT ABORT THE APPROACH. SUBSEQUENT CYCLING OF THE GEAR PRODUCED A GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED CONDITION WHEREBY THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY.

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