SDR XN0A01024

Service difficulty report · Uplock · Airbus A300B4203

Difficulty date: September 20, 2001
Submitted: September 21, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N472AS
Make and model: Airbus A300B4203
Aircraft serial: 125
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Uplock
Condition: Out Of Adj
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
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

NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN GEAR RETRACT. INSPECTED NOSE GEAR DOORS, FOUND NO DAMAGE. INSPECTED NOSE GEAR DOOR UPLOCK ASSY AND MECHANISM, FOUND OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED NOSE GEAR DOOR UPLOCK ASSY IAW A300 MM 32-30-00 AND FREEFALL TEST IAW A300 MM 32-30-00. ALL TESTS FUNCTIONALLY AND OPERATIONALLY CHECK NORMAL.

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