SDR C2XA97IA027

Service difficulty report · Prox Switch · Aerosp ATR42500

Difficulty date: January 12, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N19446
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42500
Aircraft serial: 504
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Prox Switch
Part number: 72A2102C
Condition: Faulted
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

MEM - FLT 3851 - PILOT REPORTED, THAT THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, AND THE AIRCAFT RETUREND TO THE FIELD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR PROXIMITY SWITCHES, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

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