# SDR 9606269912

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N962N
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47406
- System (JASC): [3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3260)
- Part: Dnlock Switch
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9606269912

## Discrepancy

DURING APPROACH, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER GEAR EXTENSION.  RECYCLED GEAR TWICE BEFORE NORMAL INDICATIONS WERE ACHIEVED.  AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND A BAD SOCKET ON THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH.  REPLACED SWITCH, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON GEAR SWING.

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