SDR VJ9800116

Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Doug DC932

Difficulty date
April 10, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N902VJ
Make and model
Doug DC932
Aircraft serial
47177
Part
Retract Mech
Part number
59149842
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Nlg Door
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
E, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

UPON RETRACTION OF LANDING GEAR AFTER TAKEOFF, EXPERIENCED AIRFRAME VIBRATION. AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO IAD. ON ARRIVAL AT GATE FOUND RT NOSE GEAR DOOR OPEN. INSPECTED NOSE WHEEL AREA AND FOUND NO DAMAGE. CLOSED AND SECURED DOOR OPERATION IAW MM 32-22-1.

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