Service difficulty report · Proximity Switch · Cndair CL6002B16

Difficulty date
October 8, 2004
Submitted
November 12, 2004
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N601VH
Make and model
Cndair CL6002B16
Aircraft serial
5043
Engine
Ge CF34*
Part
Proximity Switch
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Mlg
Part time
4,778 hours
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
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

ON GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TO THE RT GEAR DOWN LIGHT REMAINED ON IN THE DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION. GEAR RETRACTED AND EXTENDED AS REPORTED BY TOWER. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. INSPECTED RT LANDING GEAR AND FOUND TAPE AND PAINT ON GEAR UPLOCK PROXIMITY SWITCH. TAPE AND PAINT REMOVED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.