SDR FJT02056571

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Bag JETSTM3101

Difficulty date: May 15, 2002
Submitted: May 23, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N657BA
Make and model: Bag JETSTM3101
Aircraft serial: 657
Engine: Garrtt TPE331*
System (JASC): 5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Bolt
Part number: A1029E
Condition: Broken
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

WHILE PERFORMING THE 200 LANDING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD AND MFG SB, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TWO UPPER MOUNT BOLTS FOR THE NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ACTUATOR ATTACHMENTS WERE BROKEN. COMPLIED WITH INSPECTION REQUIRED, MFG SB AS DIRECTED BY THE ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS IN PART B. REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT BOLTS AS DIRECTED IN PART A OF THE SB, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.