Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Dhav DHC8102

Difficulty date
June 30, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Dhav DHC8102
Engine
Pwa PW120A
Part
Proximity Sensor
Part number
864202
Condition
Wire Broken
Location
Nose Gear
Component
Rotol · 83220001001
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A, L

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

What was found

(CAN) ON APPROACH, THE CREW RECEIVED AN UNSAFE LANDING GEAR INDICATION FOR THE NOSE GEAR. ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION CARRIED OUT. INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN WIRE ON THE NOSE GEAR DRAG STRUT DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR. SENSOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPLACED.