SDR C2XA08IA064

Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Emb EMB145XR

Difficulty date: February 22, 2008
Submitted: February 28, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N13123
Make and model: Emb EMB145XR
Aircraft serial: 145688
Aircraft time: 14,391 hours, 7,708 cycles
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Proximity Switch
Part number: 8005701
Condition: Faulty
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
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 2945 - THE CREW REPORTED A DISTINCT THUMPING SOUND ON APPROACH WITH THE GEAR UP AND DOWN ON FINAL. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT WHERE MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NLG DOWNLOCK PROX SWITCH, OPERATIONALLY CHECKED WITH NO DEFECTS, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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