SDR CA131111020

Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Airbus A321211

Difficulty date: November 9, 2013
Submitted: September 14, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Airbus A321211
Aircraft time: 41,179 hours
Engine: Cfmint CFM565B3P
System (JASC): 5270 · Door Warning System
Part: Proximity Switch
Condition: Failed
Location: Cargo Door
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) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, FLIGHT RECEIVED "DOOR AFT CARGO" INDICATION. ECAM ADVISED NOT TO CLIMB ABOVE A100, SO DID NOT ASCEND ABOVE. RETURNED TO LAND APPROXIMATELY 7,000 KG OVERWEIGHT. CREW DECLARED A PAN PAN DUE TO OVERWEIGHT LANDING, AND POSSIBLE BRAKE OVERHEAT. REPLACED PROXIMITY S/W 32WV IAW AMM 52-71-12, SERV.

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