SDR MWEA040167

Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: September 19, 2004
Submitted: September 21, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N809ME
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 48071
Aircraft time: 45,970 hours, 43,172 cycles
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Proximity Sensor
Condition: Out Of Adjust
Location: Mlg
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

RIGHT LANDING GEAR INDICATORS REMAINED RED, THE RED GEAR LIGHT WENT OUT IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. CONFIRMED CORRECT GAP AT RIGHT GEAR UP PROXIMITY SENSOR, ADJUSTED SHIMMING TO MEET REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT TEST. OPERATIONS CHECK GOOD.

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