As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DFW - DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FREE FALL HANDLE COULD NOT BE PULLED FOR THE FUNCTIONAL TEST OF LANDING GEAR FREE FALL SYSTEM. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED HANDLE AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY IAW ATR MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)