SDR C2XA01IA078

Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: February 8, 2001
Submitted: February 12, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N99838
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 259
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Proximity Switch
Part number: 141FL01D3
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Rt Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

IAH - FLIGHT 3209, THE CREW REPORTED A RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT IAH WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK BOX PROXIMITY SWITCH, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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