SDR DHL95801003

Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: May 18, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N801DH
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46033
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Retract Mech
Part number: 45973405505
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Rt Mlg
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

DURING UPLATCH CHECK, GEAR NOT LATCHED LIGHT CAME ON WITH RIGHT GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ON S/O PANEL. COMPLETED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE. UPLATCH CHECK NORMAL DURING A SECOND TRY. INSPECTED GEAR, UPLATCH AND LINKAGE, PERFORMED SYSTEM TEST PER MM 32-32-5. NO DEFECTS NOTED.

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