SDR 9626679994

Service difficulty report · Downlock Switch · Doug DC931

Difficulty date
December 18, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8979E
Make and model
Doug DC931
Aircraft serial
47328
Part
Downlock Switch
Condition
Failed
Location
Nlg
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING APPROACH INTO MSO, NOSE LANDING GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. RECYCLED GEAR AND NORMAL INDICATIONS WERE ACHIEVED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NOSE GEAR LOCK SWITCH. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON GEAR SWING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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