SDR AALA202301186922

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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