SDR MALA010794

Service difficulty report · Uplock Switch · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
December 17, 2001
Submitted
December 18, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N418XJ
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B418
Part
Uplock Switch
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
L
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

During Flight #3017, Intransit light on Gear Handle remained on when gear up selection was made following Takeoff. Followed QRH, same result. Air return to CWA. Landed without incident. Maintenance found NLG Uplock switch to be out of adjustment. Adjusted NLG Uplock Switch IAW Saab MM 32-61-15. Ops check good.

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