Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date
March 1, 2002
Submitted
March 8, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N97841
Make and model
Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial
280
Part
Proximity Switch
Part number
141FL01D3
Condition
Misaligned
Location
Nose Gear
Stage of operation
AP
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 - Crew reported that on approach that the nose landing gear had an unlock indication that flashed 8 to 10 times with several lound bangs. Maintenance performed an inspection of the gear and did not find any defects. The problem reoccured on flight 3604 on the same date. Maintenance adjusted the #1 nose landing gear proximity switch. The aircraft was then approved for return to service.

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