SDR MALA030116

Service difficulty report · Connector · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: January 21, 2003
Submitted: January 22, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N453XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B453
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Connector
Condition: Loose
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: P
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT 3172, LT MLG HAD NO INDICATION OF POSITIVE DOWN AND LOCKED. CREW RAN QRH CONFERRED WITH MAINTENANCE CONTROL, LANDED NORMALLY IN DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND 5GA CONNECTOR LOOSE. CLEANED AND REINSTALLED CONNECTOR. PERFORMED GEAR SWINGS. ALL CHECKS GOOD.

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