SDR CA990916007

Service difficulty report · Rivet · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: August 5, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Doug DC932
Engine: Pwa JT8D7
System (JASC): 5280 · Landing Gear Doors
Part: Rivet
Condition: Sheared
Location: Lt Mlg Door
Stage of operation: LD
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

(CAN) ON GEAR DOWN SELECTION, LT DOOR DID NOT RETRACT. QRH PROCEDURE CARRIED OUT, AIRCRAFT LANDED. GEAR DOOR LATCH TORQUE TUBE RIVET SHEARED. MINOR DAMAGE TO DOOR. SHEARED RIVET REPLACED WITH BOLT, RETRACTION TEST CARRIED OUT, SERVICEABLE.

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