Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Boeing 777223

Difficulty date
February 8, 2023
Submitted
February 15, 2023
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N780AN
Make and model
Boeing 777223
Aircraft serial
29956
Aircraft time
86,248 hours, 11,119 cycles
Part
Proximity Sensor
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Zone 200 - Fuse
Stage of operation
TO
How discovered
V
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

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FORWARD CARGO DOOR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MIA LANDING SAFELY. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR AALA202302091291: MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED GAP BETWEEN PROXIMITY SENSOR (LATCHED) AND TARGET WITH SHIMS TO GET THE GAP WITHIN TOLERANCE. ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.** (CLOSED)