SDR 9710302287

Service difficulty report · Switch · Boeing 727251

Difficulty date: May 27, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N287US
Make and model: Boeing 727251
Aircraft serial: 21375
System (JASC): 2781 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
Part: Switch
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 4 Le Slat
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A, J

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB ON FLAP/SLAT RETRACTION, LEADING EDGE SLATS 2, 3, 4, 6, AND 7 INDICATED STILL EXTENDED. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW. PERFORMED FUEL DUMP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED NR 4 LEADING EDGE SLAT SWITCH S311, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.