SDR USAAF98041

Service difficulty report · Upstop Damper · Fokker F28MK1000

Difficulty date: May 9, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N868US
Make and model: Fokker F28MK1000
Aircraft serial: 11313
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Upstop Damper
Part number: 200444004
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

PIT - FLT 536 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM PIT, LEFT MAIN GEAR DID NOT FULLY RETRACT. CREW RECYCLED GEAR TWO TIMES WITH SAME RESULT. FLIGHT RETURNED TO PIT AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPSTOP DAMPER. (M)

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