# SDR MALA965157

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 3, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N438MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438MA), registered now
- Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
- Aircraft serial: AC721B
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965157

## Discrepancy

FLT 3030- EN ROUTE TO DTW, THE NOSE GEAR BEGAN TO CYCLE IN THE GEAR WELL.  THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR AND THE GEAR REMAINED UP AND LOCKED.  MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCEY.  ALL ROLLER AND SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS WERE FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY.  MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE UPLIMIT SWITCHES, UPLOCK SHAFT, FITTINGS AND LANDING GEAR.  ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY.  (M)

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