# SDR AU970657

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Emb EMB-110P1
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-110P1](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-110p1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A34
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3260)
- Part: Switch
- Condition: Incorrect Wired
- Location: Landing Gear Pos
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970657

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH FAULTY - FAILED INSULATION TEST IAW SB/110/32-0052 REV3 - INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE SWITCH HAD BEEN WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE LOOM INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE PLUG - THE WIRING SPLICES HAD EVENTUALLY CORRODED CAUSING CRACKING - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR

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