Service difficulty report · Switch · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
August 8, 2011
Submitted
September 9, 2011
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft time
13,452 hours
Engine
Lyc O320D2J
Part
Switch
Part number
S21605
Condition
Failed
Location
Landing Light
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPORTED TO BE STUCK IN THE "ON" POSITION DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE ACFT. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE ASSOCIATED WIRING CHECKED FOR CONDITION. GROUND TEST CHECKED SERVICEABLE. THIS TYPE OF SWITCH IS SUBJECT TO A SB REQUIRING REPLACEMENT EVERY 5 YEARS. THIS SWITCH WAS DOCUMENTED AS BEING DUE FOR REPLACEMENT AUG. 24, 2011.

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