Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Airbus A320*

Difficulty date
February 16, 2023
Submitted
February 22, 2023
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N540UW
Make and model
Airbus A320*
Aircraft serial
4107
Aircraft time
41,392 hours, 16,462 cycles
Part
Proximity Sensor
Part number
DHE1141
Condition
Defective
Location
Zone 800 - Doors
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: R3 DOOR SHOWS ARMED ON ECAM WHEN DISARMED. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR AALA202302204012: MAINTENANCE REPLACED 21WV2 AND 6WN2 (AALA202302223268) PROXIMITY SENSORS PER AMM 52-73-11 AND 52-71-13. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED. ** (CLOSED)