# SDR MWEA00029

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 2000
- Submitted: January 25, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N207ME
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47794
- Aircraft time: 37,797 hours, 29,858 cycles
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Brace
- Part number: 59207331
- Condition: Inoperative
- Location: Rt Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA00029

## Discrepancy

LANDING GEAR REQUIRES FREE-FALL EXTENSION CHECK.  DURING CHECK, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT OVER CENTER.  MTC REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER SIDE BRACE.

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