Ive had a 1998 Saratoga HP II for 6 years. On departure this morning, the gear would not retract - no motor activity on the gear pump. I did receive a GEAR WARN light when I moved the gear switch to retract. I pulled and reset both fuses. No change.
My first thought was the squat switch. The mechanic who inspected the gear said the switch was functioning. I then inquired about the throttle position switch (I had a similar issue with a F33A and it was an out-of-position throttle limit switch that prevented the gear from retracting.) He was unsure if this plane had one and if the throttle position switch would prevent a retraction if improperly configured. The maintenance manual and wiring diagram shows one in the circuit to warn of low manifold pressure with the gear up.
Any thoughts?
My first thought was the squat switch. The mechanic who inspected the gear said the switch was functioning. I then inquired about the throttle position switch (I had a similar issue with a F33A and it was an out-of-position throttle limit switch that prevented the gear from retracting.) He was unsure if this plane had one and if the throttle position switch would prevent a retraction if improperly configured. The maintenance manual and wiring diagram shows one in the circuit to warn of low manifold pressure with the gear up.
Any thoughts?
