SDR C2XA98BT053

Service difficulty report · Switch · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date: July 25, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N17831
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial: 185
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Switch
Condition: Contaminated
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: S
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

EWR - CREW REPORTED LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED UNEVENTFULLY, AIRCRAFT MEL'D RETURNED TO SERVICE. MAINTENANCE, ON RON, FOUND DIRTY PROXIMITY SWITCHES, CLEANED PERFORMED GEAR RETRACTION OPS CHECKED GOOD. (M)

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