Service difficulty report · Switch · Mtsbsi MU2B35

Difficulty date
November 6, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B35
Engine
Garrtt TPE3316
Part
Switch
Part number
MS243311
Condition
Broken Wire
Location
Nlg Switch
Component
Mitsuelect
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
J, N
Precautionary procedure
L

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING APPROACH THE PILOT COULD NOT GET AN INDICATION OF THE NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. EMERGENCY EXTENSION PERFORMED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE FOUND A BROKEN WIRE WHERE THE WIRES ENTER A SEALED SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.