SDR 9620779605

Service difficulty report · Downlock Switch · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: September 27, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N605NW
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47223
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Downlock Switch
Condition: Malfunctioned
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

DURING CLIMBOUT ON GEAR RETRACTION, GOT LEFT GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT. RECYCLED GEAR AND RETURNED TO SLC. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED LEFT DOWNLOCK SWITCH, CHECKED WIRING AND UPLOCK SWITCH, RAN GEAR SEVERAL TIMES AND OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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