Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
March 17, 2004
Submitted
July 22, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Propeller
Rotol CR3204123F1
Part
Proximity Switch
Part number
401020101
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Nlg
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) AFTER GEAR UP SELECTION, GEAR CAME UP AND LOCKED BUT NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ON. WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN, THE NOSE GEAR DOOR CAUTION LIGHT REMAINED ON. (GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED). UNSCHEDULED LANDING COMPLETED. NOSE GEAR DOOR CLOSED PROXIMITY SENSOR REPLACED IAW AMM 32-61-00.