SDR FDEA201209203366

Service difficulty report · Mount · Doug MD1010F

Difficulty date: September 20, 2012
Submitted: September 20, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N68050
Make and model: Doug MD1010F
Aircraft serial: 47804
Aircraft time: 69,238 hours, 31,047 cycles
Engine: Ge CF66D
System (JASC): 5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Mount
Condition: Broken
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

UNSAFE NOSE GEAR INDICATION ON EXTENSION. EXTENDED GEAR WITH ALTERNATE EXTENSION HANDLE. HEARD LOUD BANG ON RT SIDE AFTER TAKEOFF. CAPTAIN STATED THEY DID NOT FEEL THE NOSE GEAR EXTEND WHEN SELECTED DOWN. RT PSEU SHOWED NO NOSE GEAR CURRENT OR PREVIOUS FAULT. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE NOSE GEAR UNLOCK CYLINDER MOUNT STRUCTURE BROKEN. NLG BRACKET INSTALLED IAW EO 8-5340-7-5000 COMPLIED WITH SB DC10-53-155 R02 AND NR N00001. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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