SDR DHL2006364001

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Airbus A300B4203

Difficulty date: January 12, 2006
Submitted: February 14, 2006
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N364DH
Make and model: Airbus A300B4203
Aircraft serial: 141
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Fitting
Condition: Loose
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: LD
How discovered: O
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

WHEN LANDING GEAR RETRACTED AFTER TAKEOFF, THE NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON BOTH INDICATORS WITH GEAR HANDLE OFF VIBRATION WAS FELT WITH HANDLE UP, NO VIBRATION. FOUND LT NOSE GEAR DOOR LOCK FITTING LOOSE. SECURED FITTING, OPS CHECKED GOOD PER MM 32-22-11.

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