# SDR NSVA2010205

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 2010
- Submitted: November 16, 2010
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N187WQ
- Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
- Aircraft serial: 4187
- Aircraft time: 5,974 hours, 5,931 cycles
- System (JASC): [3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3231)
- Part: Door
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NSVA2010205

## Discrepancy

LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR DIDN'T CLOSE AFTER TAKEOFF.  RETURNED TO FIELD.  COULD NOT DUPLICATE, CHANGING SHUTTLE VALVE AS A PROCAUTIONARY MEASURE.

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