# SDR 97ZZZX1152

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N303DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303DC), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 402B
- Registry model: [Cessna 402B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 402B0303
- System (JASC): [3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: 2VA20
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Mlg
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1152

## Discrepancy

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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