SDR RRXA97024

Service difficulty report · Trim Cylinder · Doug DC863F

Difficulty date: February 5, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N957R
Make and model: Doug DC863F
Aircraft serial: 46137
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Trim Cylinder
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF GDL, LOST HYDRAULIC FLUID, RETURNED TO GDL. *** CORRECTIVE ACTION *** REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT MLG BOGIE TRIM CYLINDER HYDRAULIC HOSE. SERVICED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, LEAK AND OPS CHECKS GOOD. CHECKED FILTERS FOR CONTAMINATION, NONE FOUND. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.

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