Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Airbus A320232

Difficulty date
July 5, 2026
Submitted
July 9, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N601AW
Make and model
Airbus A320232
Aircraft serial
1935
Aircraft time
70,023 hours, 30,123 cycles
Part
Proximity Sensor
Part number
848401
Condition
Defective
Location
Zone 700
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
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 GROUNDED: LANDING GEAR LEVER REMAINED LOCKED FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS AFTER BEING AIRBORNE BEFORE UNLOCKING AND ALLOWING GEAR TO BE RETRACTED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED MAIN LNDING GEAR PROXIMITY SENSORS 20GA (AALA202607098789) AND 22GA (AALA202607095553) PER AMM 32-31-73. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED.

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