SDR AALA201709019001

Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Airbus A321211

Difficulty date: August 31, 2017
Submitted: September 1, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N162UW
Make and model: Airbus A321211
Aircraft serial: 1412
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Proximity Sensor
Condition: Faulty
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
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

JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, UNABLE TO MOVE LANDING GEAR HANDLE TO UP POSITION. A FEW MINUTES LATER, ECAM CLASS 1 FAULT L/G SHOCK ABSORBER FAULT, 2 MINUTE LATER FAULT CLEARED AND WERE ABLE TO RETRACT GEAR. FOUND FAULTY PROXMITY SENSOR, REPLACED THE PROXIMITY SENSOR IAW AMM.

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