Service difficulty report · Warning Light · Boeing 727243

Difficulty date
February 5, 2004
Submitted
April 15, 2004
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N579PE
Make and model
Boeing 727243
Aircraft serial
21662
Part
Warning Light
Condition
Illuminated
Location
Tail Skid
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF, THE TAIL SKID LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RECYCLED THE LANDING GEAR AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK AND TEST OF THE TAIL SKID SYSTEM. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (M)