Service difficulty report · Apex Pin · Boeing 727225

Difficulty date
August 2, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N356PA
Make and model
Boeing 727225
Aircraft serial
20626
Part
Apex Pin
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Nlg Steering
Stage of operation
LD
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

FLT 99 - ATLANTA-LAS VEGAS - NOSE WHEEL STEERING DISCONNECTED ON LANDING ROLL OUT. RECONNECTED TORQUE LINKS PERFORMED HIGH DRAG SIDE LOAD LANDING INSPECTION. PERFORMED EXTENSION AND RETRACTION OPERATIONAL CHECK. PERFORMED NOSE WHEEL STEERING TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE WHEEL TIRES AND APEX PIN. APEX PIN UNDER INVESTIGATION. (M)