SDR CKSA97480

Service difficulty report · Uplatch Mech · Doug DC861F

Difficulty date: August 21, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N813CK
Make and model: Doug DC861F
Aircraft serial: 45893
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Uplatch Mech
Condition: Lack Of Lube
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: CL
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

NOSE GEAR EXTENDED ON UPLATCH CHECK, TWICE, THEN STAYED UP. CHECKED UPLATCH MECHANISM FOR CONDITION/SECURITY FOUND OK. GREASED UPLOCK UNIT AND ROLLER JACKED AIRCRAFT NOSE AND ACCOMPLISHED NOSE GEAR FUNCTIONAL CHECK, UPLOCK CHECK SATISFACTORY.

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