Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Airbus A320211

Difficulty date
September 28, 2012
Submitted
September 14, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Airbus A320211
Aircraft time
70,611 hours
Engine
Cfmint CFM565A1
Part
Proximity Sensor
Condition
Failed
Location
Mlg
Stage of operation
AP
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) ON GEAR EXTENSION THE LT MAIN GEAR WAS NOT INDICATING LOCKED DOWN. ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFUL AND LAND COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. PROXIMATELY SENSOR 15GA AND ASSOCIATED CONN/CONTACTS REPLACED IAW AMM 32-31-73. LANDING GEAR OPERATION, SWING CARRIED OUT. CHECKED SERVICE.

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