As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CREW REPORTED, HAD TO USE THE DOWNLOCK RELEASE TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE SCRAPER RING INSIDE THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. REPLACED ALL STRUT SEALS AND PERFORMED GEAR SWINGS IAW SAAB AMM 32-11-25.