# SDR QXEA2013022600431

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 26, 2013
- Submitted: March 2, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N417QX
- Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
- Aircraft serial: 4086
- Aircraft time: 22,099 hours, 22,316 cycles
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Nlg Door
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2013022600431

## Discrepancy

ALTERNATE NOSE GEAR EXTENSION DOOR STIFF TO OPEN.  CLEANED & LUBED ALT NOSE GEAR EXTENSION DOOR HINGE & LINKAGE.  DOOR NO LONGER STIFF TO OPERATE.  NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.  RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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