Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date
March 11, 2002
Submitted
March 14, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N97841
Make and model
Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial
280
Part
Proximity Switch
Part number
D228830001
Part serial
EL1102
Condition
Faulty
Location
Nose Wheel Well
Stage of operation
AP
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

IAH - Flt 3659 - Crew reported that on approach the nose gear unlock indication flashed on and off with a loud banging noise heard. The aircraft landed at IAH without incident. Maintenance removed and replaced the proximity switch and the proximity switch electronic unit. The aircraft was returned to service and the problem re-occurred on the same date, flight 3329. Maintenance performed an adjustment of the nose landing gear proximity switch and the aircraft was approved for return to service.

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