SDR WWMA9600016

Service difficulty report · Retract Mech · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: February 3, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N245AE
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B245
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Retract Mech
Condition: Iced Up
Location: Landing Gear
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

AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INVESTIGATION MAINTENANCE FOUND A LARGE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE LANDING GEAR. THE ICE WAS REMOVED, THE GEAR WAS SWUNG AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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