SDR CA970909018

Service difficulty report · Pressure Switch · Cessna 414A

Difficulty date: August 25, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Cessna 414A
Engine: Cont TSIO520NB
Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C505
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Pressure Switch
Part number: 991028710
Condition: Failed
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

(CAN) ON GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF, THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. LANDING GEAR EXTENDED, LIGHT REMAINED ON. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION FOUND AN INOPERATIVE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND RETRACTION TESTS CARRIED OUT, SERVICEABLE.

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