Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
April 13, 2002
Submitted
August 16, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Propeller
Rotol CR3204123F1
Part
Proximity Sensor
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Mlg
Stage of operation
DE
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) UNCOMMANDED GEAR EXTENSION: DURING DESCENT AT SPEED 275 WE COULD FEEL THAT THE GEAR / GEAR DOOR WENT DOWN MOMENTARILY WITH AN INTERMITTENT UNSAFE INDICATION. REDUSED SPEED AND LANDED WITHOUT ANY FURTHER INDICATIONS. INVESTIGATION / ACTION PROXIMITY SENSOR ELECTRONIC UNIT REPLACED ACCORDING AMM 32-61-01.