# SDR MALA976272

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 22, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N403XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B403
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Retract Mech
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Landing Gear
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976272

## Discrepancy

UPON GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT.  MAINTENANCE COMPLETED SEVERAL GEAR SWINGS.  CLEANED AND LUBED GEAR SWITCHES.  OPS CHECKS GOOD.

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