Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
May 19, 2004
Submitted
October 5, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Propeller
Rotol CR4086123F17
Part
Proximity Sensor
Part number
401020101
Condition
Open
Location
Nlg
Stage of operation
TO
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
C

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 PILOTS RECEIVED BOTH SAFE AND UNSAFE LIGHTS (GREEN/RED) ON GEAR INDICATION PANEL BUT NO DOOR LIGHTS (ORANGE). AFTER ONE RECYCLE PILOTS LEFT THE GEAR DOWN WITH 3 GREEN LIGHTS AND PROCEEDED TO DESTINATION. PROXIMITY SENSOR ELECTRONIC UNIT (PSEU) CONSULTED FOR FAULTS. (NWCENT PROX SENSOR OPEN) FOUND PRESENT. NOSE WHEEL CENTERING PROXIMITY SENSOR REPLACED ACC AMM 32-61-06.