SDR 97FDEA00235

Service difficulty report · Prox Detector · Airbus A310222

Difficulty date: April 17, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N422FE
Make and model: Airbus A310222
Aircraft serial: 346
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Prox Detector
Condition: Failed
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: P
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

PEN - AFTER T/O GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. NO ECAM MESSAGE. CONSULTED RED TABS. NO REFERENCE AVAILABLE, RETURNED TO PEN. LANDING OK, AFTER ROLLOUT, NO NOSE WHEEL CONTROL. A/C TOWED TO GATE. TIGHTENED CONNECTOR AT C/B 2 GB. REMOVED AND REPLACED PROX DETECTOR UNIT IAW. A310 M/M 32-31-71. PERFORMED OPS CK OF NOSE STEERING. OPS CHECK OK.

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