SDR ASOA05031

Service difficulty report · Switch · Aerosp ATR72

Difficulty date
January 15, 2005
Submitted
February 7, 2005
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N642AS
Make and model
Aerosp ATR72
Aircraft serial
395
Aircraft time
23,755 hours
Engine
Pwa PW127
Part
Switch
Part number
E01173110
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING A GROUND INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ABOVE THE FORWARD CABIN DOOR WAS REPORTED TO REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN THE AFT CABIN INCLUDING THE COCKPIT REMAINED ON UNTIL THE LANDING GEAR WAS UP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS TWO MINUTE PUSHBUTTON SWITCH. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (K)