Service difficulty report · Switch · Mtsbsi MU2B36

Difficulty date
June 13, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B36
Engine
Garrtt TPE3316
Part
Switch
Part number
MS243311
Condition
Shorted
Location
Lh Nlg Gear Door
Stage of operation
LD
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) ON GEAR EXTENSION, 3 GREEN LIGHTS SHOWED MOMENTARILY THEN WENT OUT AS THE GEAR DOORS CLOSED. FORWARD LEFT GEAR DOOR SWITCH FAILED AND SHORTED TO GROUND INTERNALLY.