Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Dhav DHC8*

Difficulty date
November 21, 2001
Submitted
December 19, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N407QX
Make and model
Dhav DHC8*
Aircraft serial
4049
Aircraft time
614 hours, 709 cycles
Part
Proximity Sensor
Part number
401070101
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Mlg
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J, E
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

PDX-LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR CYCLING IN FLIGHT. LEFT GEAR DOOR LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SLIGHT VIBRATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.