SDR 97ZZZX1152

Service difficulty report · Switch · Cessna 402B

Difficulty date: February 25, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N303DC
Make and model: Cessna 402B
Aircraft serial: 402B0303
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Switch
Part number: 2VA20
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, A/C RETURNED TO BASE. FOUND LANDING GEAR SAFETY SWITCH DEFECTIVE. REPLACED SWITCH WITH CESSNA KIT SK 421-136B. OUR PARTS VENDOR STATED THAT DUE TO UNRELIABILITY, THE OLD STYLE SWITCH IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR SALE. GEAR OPS NORMAL AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW SWITCH.

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