SDR 97ZZZX1362

Service difficulty report · Switch · Cessna 560CESSNA

Difficulty date
January 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N350RD
Make and model
Cessna 560CESSNA
Aircraft serial
5600026
Part
Switch
Part number
P18M30
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin Door
Part time
1,797 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

CREW REPORTED THAT DOOR SEAL CAUTION LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN SEAL DEFLATED. FOUND DOOR SEAL PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK OPEN. SUSPECT CAUSE IS CORROSION/CONTAMINATION, AND/OR POSITION OF SWITCH. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS A MORE RESISTENT SWITCH OR A BETTER POSITION TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.