Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date
July 2, 2025
Submitted
July 3, 2025
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N903FX
Make and model
Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial
179
Aircraft time
33,682 hours, 37,513 cycles
Part
Proximity Switch
Part number
D228780001
Condition
Failed
Location
Zone 700
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

FLIGHT 7820, ENROUTE MSO-GTF AIR TURNBACK/DISCREPANCY: LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT ON CLIMB OUT. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO MSO. LANDED SAFELY AND NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE ISSUE AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. DEFERRAL WAS CLEARED BY REPLACING THE 55GB PROXIMITY SWITCH.

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