SDR DHL2001807006

Service difficulty report · Guard · Doug DC873

Difficulty date: January 19, 2001
Submitted: February 1, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N807DH
Make and model: Doug DC873
Aircraft serial: 45990
System (JASC): 3250 · Landing Gear Steering System
Part: Guard
Condition: Loose
Location: Nlg Steering Sys
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: D

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

What was found

TAKEOFF ABORTED DURING INITIAL T/O ROLL DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL. NO RESPONSE WITH NOSE WHEEL. INSPECTED NOSE WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM, FOUND CABLE PULLEY GUARD LOOSE AND RUBBING CABLE. RESECURED CABLE PULLEY GUARD, SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW 32-51-0.

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