SDR F3LA200000261

Service difficulty report · Check Valve · Boeing 73736E

Difficulty date: December 5, 2000
Submitted: December 7, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N316FL
Make and model: Boeing 73736E
Aircraft serial: 25264
Aircraft time: 24,420 hours, 13,088 cycles
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Check Valve
Part number: BACV10CD12
Condition: Worn
Location: Nlg Wheel Well
Stage of operation: DE
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

UPON APPROACH INTO MCI, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED DIFFICULTY EXTENDING NOSE LANDING GEAR. GEAR EXTENDED ON THIRD ATTEMPT. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO DEN FOR REPAIRS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR STEERING CHECK VALVES PER MM 32-33-00, PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK AND SYSTEM CHECKED OKAY.

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