SDR PLGA9611221

Service difficulty report · Pins · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: November 22, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N749BA
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 340A152
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Pins
Condition: Not Removed
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

BOS - FLT 4377 - DEPARTING BOS, THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT FINDING THE MAIN GEAR GROUND PINS INSTALLED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE PINS AND RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)

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