SDR 96ZZZX3224

Service difficulty report · Switch · Cessna 414A

Difficulty date
May 29, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N575JB
Make and model
Cessna 414A
Aircraft serial
414A0426
Part
Switch
Part number
63210075
Condition
Wire Burned
Location
Nlg Uplock
Part time
3,538 hours
Stage of operation
NR
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

PILOT REPORTED ALL MLG GREEN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. EMERGENCY EXTENSION PERFORMED, NO CHANGE IN INDICATOR STATUS. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE NLG UPLOCK CIRCUITRY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND SEVERAL BURNED WIRES IIN THE HEATER BAY. WIRE REPAIRED, GEAR OPERATONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY.

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