# SDR UPS97825341

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N840UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46140
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Bungee Actuator
- Part number: 38959865001
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS97825341

## Discrepancy

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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