SDR NSVA201099

Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date
June 20, 2010
Submitted
June 22, 2010
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N187WQ
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial
4187
Aircraft time
5,122 hours, 5,147 cycles
Part
Proximity Sensor
Condition
Out Of Rig
Location
Lt Mlg
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
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 LEFT GEAR DOOR REMAINED OPEN, THEN CLOSED 10 MINS AFTER TAKEOFF. RAM QRH AND PERFORMED ALTERNATE GEAR DOOR EXTENSION, AND LANDED AT EWR WITH OUT INCIDENT OR EMERGENCY. RIGGED PROX SENSOR & DROP CHECKED GOOD.