SDR C2XA96IA237

Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: September 28, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N27806
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 075
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Proximity Switch
Part number: D229240003
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

IAH - FLT 3969 - PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAEKOFF, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO IAH AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR AFT PROXIMITY SWITCH, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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