SDR DHL2004365003

Service difficulty report · Connector · Airbus A300B4203

Difficulty date: September 8, 2004
Submitted: September 8, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N365DH
Make and model: Airbus A300B4203
Aircraft serial: 149
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Connector
Condition: Contaminated
Location: Proximity Switch
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AFTER DEPARTURE, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE CENTER PANEL AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE ASSOCIATED LIGHT WAS EXTINGUISHED ON THE SECOND OFFICERS PANEL. COMPLETED THE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE. FOUND OIL ON LT PROXIMITY SWITCH CONNECTORS, CLEANED AND RESECURED. SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY IAW 32-61-00.

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