Service difficulty report · Warning Light · Boeing 747123

Difficulty date
August 13, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N858FT
Make and model
Boeing 747123
Aircraft serial
20109
Part
Warning Light
Condition
Illuminated
Location
Cargo Door
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
A, J

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

What was found

SECOND INCIDENT, WARNING LIGHT FOR LOWER AFT CARGO DOOR ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF DURING FLAP RETRACTION. DUMPED FUEL AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE STATION. WHEN FLAPS EXTENDED TO 20 UNITS LIGHT WENT OUT THEN BACK ON. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENTION. INSPECTED DOOR WIRING FOR SWITCH, DOOR RIG.