SDR CA020509016

Service difficulty report · Sensor · Dhav DHC8*

Difficulty date: February 4, 2002
Submitted: May 31, 2002
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Dhav DHC8*
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Sensor
Condition: Failed
Location: Landing Gear
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, GEAR DOWN SEQUENCE STARTED WITHOUT ANY PILOT INPUT. GEAR RETURNED TO UP POSITION AND NO FURTHER INCIDENT RESULTED. SPEED REDUCED TO 200 KIAS AND FLIGHT CONTINUED WITH AN UNEENTFUL LANDING.MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL CHECKED AND ADJUSTED ALL SENSORS. LANDING GEAR CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT ANY REMARKS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.