SDR DXTA200803158

Service difficulty report · Strut · Cessna 680CE

Difficulty date: July 2, 2008
Submitted: August 1, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N311QS
Make and model: Cessna 680CE
Aircraft serial: 6800196
System (JASC): 3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
Part: Strut
Condition: Low
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. "WOW MISCOMPARE" AMBER MESSAGE IN FLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY. WENT OUT BEFORE LANDING. ONLY ON FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS. NOSE STRUT NOT EXTENDING COMPLETELY. NITROGEN SERVICE LOW AT UPPER AND LOWER SERVICE PORT. RESERVICED NOSE STRUT TO 285 PSI. UPPER AND 40 PSI LOWER. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD IAW MM 32-20-00.