SDR 99FDEA00100

Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Airbus A300F4605R

Difficulty date: March 11, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N659FE
Make and model: Airbus A300F4605R
Aircraft serial: 757
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Proximity Switch
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: 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

ON T/O, ROTATION FELT VIBRATION IN YOKE. GEAR HANDLE UP BUT GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. ECAM L/G WOULD NOT RET, AT DROPPED OFF AND WOULD NOT RESET. GPWS FAULT LIGHT ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED PROXIMITY DETECTOR UNIT PER MM 32-31-71-4 PG 401. NO FAULTS ON BITE.

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