SDR UPS96821238

Service difficulty report · Link Assy Lock · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: October 3, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N836UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 45936
System (JASC): 3231 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
Part: Link Assy Lock
Part number: 51036
Condition: Failed
Location: Nlg Door
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

INSPECTION TYPE-C, GEAR NOT LATCHED LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONFIRMED OPEN BY LOUD AIR NOISE. COMPLETED QRH DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. FOUND L-FWD NOSE GEAR DOOR HANGING OPEN DUE TO DEFECTIVE LOCK ON LINK ASSY. REMOVED AND REPLACED LINK PER MM 32-22-02. PERFORMED GEAR SWING ALL OPS CHECK NORMAL. (P/N 5-1036) (S/N 312) ON, (P/N 5-1036) (S/N 462) OFF.

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