SDR UPS97825341

Service difficulty report · Bungee Actuator · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: December 9, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N840UP
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46140
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Bungee Actuator
Part number: 38959865001
Condition: Leaking
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

INSPECTION TYPE-N/A, AIR TURNBACK DUE TO HYD LEAK SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. LOST HYD DOWN TO AUX PUMP QUANTITY. FOUND LMLG BUNGEE ACTUATOR LEAKING. REPLACED ACTUATOR PER MM 32-32-03 AND SERVICE BULLETIN 32-133. PERFORMED GEAR SWING, OPS AND LEAK CHK GOOD.

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