SDR CKSA97527

Service difficulty report · Access Cover · Doug DC862

Difficulty date
September 19, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N801MG
Make and model
Doug DC862
Aircraft serial
45986
Part
Access Cover
Condition
Unsecured
Location
Turbo Compr
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

VERY LOUD NOISE HEARD COMING FROM NOSE GEAR AREA OF AIRCRAFT. RECYCLED NOSE GEAR, NO DIFFERENCE (INFLT) CONTINUED FLIGHT. LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. FOUND RIGHT ACCESS COVER TO TURBO COMPRESSOR FLAPPING OFF ATTACHING SNAPS. RESECURED COVER, INSPECTED VISUALLY NOSE GEAR DOORS, WHEEL WELL AND SURROUNDING AREA AND NO DEFECT NOTED.

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