SDR NSVA2011254

Service difficulty report · Cable · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: October 7, 2011
Submitted: October 10, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N196WQ
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 196
Aircraft time: 7,871 hours, 7,584 cycles
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Cable
Condition: Bent
Location: Landing Gear
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

WHILE PERFORMING TC 32-000-0C2 CABLE FROM CAM MECH GOING FWD IS BENT WHERE CABLE TURNS INTO ADJUSTABLE TURNBUCKLE. OTHER END OF TURNBUCKLE CONNECTS TO CLEVIS FORKEND/BARREL SPRING ASSY. TC 32-000-0C2 IS THE REPEAT INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 2011-15-09.