SDR 9709949612

Service difficulty report · Connector · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: May 15, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N612NW
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47436
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Connector
Condition: Contaminated
Location: Lt/Rt Mlg Doors
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: J
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, LANDING GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED, CLEANED, AND REINSTALLED CANNON PLUGS FOR BOTH MAIN GEAR DOOR SWITCHES. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON GEAR SWING.

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