SDR AALA202301183274

Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Airbus A319132

Difficulty date: January 14, 2023
Submitted: January 18, 2023
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N835AW
Make and model: Airbus A319132
Aircraft serial: 2458
Aircraft time: 52,494 hours, 25,573 cycles
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Proximity Sensor
Part number: 848401
Condition: Loose
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS GOUNDED: DURING GEAR RETRACTION ON TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR UNLOCK ECAM ILLUMINATED FOR ONE MINUTE. MAINTENANCE FOUND NOSE LANDING GEAR PROXIMITY SENSORS 18GA, 19GA, 24GA, AND 25GA LOOSE. SECURED PROXIMITY SENSORS IAW AMM 32-31-73 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.

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