SDR 98ZZZX2052

Service difficulty report · Connector · Piper PA31310

Difficulty date: May 13, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N9287Y
Make and model: Piper PA31310
Aircraft serial: 31380
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Connector
Condition: Dirty
Location: Rt Mlg Downlock
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: P
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, RIGHT DOWN/LOCKED (LANDING GEAR) LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. FOUND INTERMITTENT CONNECTION IN CANNON PLUG AT RIGHT WING ROOT (LEADING EDGE). REMOVED CONNECTORS FROM PLUG, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED. SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY. AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME, 8,972.9 HOURS.

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