SDR 99UAL900489

Service difficulty report · Switch · Boeing 737522

Difficulty date: September 26, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N939UA
Make and model: Boeing 737522
Aircraft serial: 26672
Engine: Ge CFM56*
System (JASC): 2781 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
Part: Switch
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 2 Le Slat
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, THE NUMBER TWO LEADING EDGE SLAT IN TRANSIT LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE FORWARD AND OVERHEAD PANELS. WHEN SPEED WAS REDUCED, THE IN TRANSIT LIGHT DISTINGUISHED. THE WIRING TO THE NUMBER TWO LEADING EDGE ROD END SWITCH WAS REPAIRED. OPERATIONAL CHECK CONDUCTED, NORMAL.