# SDR CA980430030

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 16, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 402B
- Registry model: [Cessna 402B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402b) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Part number: 504501019
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980430030

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CONTROL TOWER INFORMED THE PILOT THAT THE LEFT MLG WAS DOWN.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCKS.  INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CROSS SHAFT WAS CRACKED AND DISTORTED.  REPLACED.

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