Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
January 1, 2015
Submitted
March 12, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Aircraft time
14,552 hours
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Part
Proximity Sensor
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
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) FLIGHT CREW HAVE NR 2 DOOR INDICATION IN FLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF, FLIGHT CREW DECIDE TO COMPLETE A FLIGHT TURN BACK. ONCE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPOSITION THE NR 2 DOOR PROXIMITY SENSOR SLEEVE AND ICE REMOVED IAW 52-71-41 FROM THE DOOR. AIRCRAFT RELEASE TO SERVICE.