# SDR AU970113

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 15, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Propeller: Rotol R3754123F21
- System (JASC): [3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3260)
- Part: Connector
- Part number: AIR130902
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Gear Pos Switch
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970113

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH CONNECTOR INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING MAINTENANCE APPROXIMATELY 160 HOURS PREVIOUS - PLUG LOOSENED DUE TO VIBRATION GIVING INTERMITTENT OPERATION -PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR

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