SDR CA990715010

Service difficulty report · Downlock · Fokker F28MK1000

Difficulty date: July 5, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Fokker F28MK1000
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Downlock
Part number: 200429232
Condition: Out Of Adjust
Location: Nlg
Component: Rotol · 200736001
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: W, J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

(CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN THE GEAR SELECTED UP, THE NLG WOULD NOT RETRACT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCKS. THE LINKAGE FOR THE NLG DOWNLOCK WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. HAD BEEN REMOVED FOR LUBRICATION. PROPERLY INSTALLED AND GEAR SWINGS SERVICEABLE.

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