Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Bombdr DHC8401

Difficulty date
September 15, 2003
Submitted
September 18, 2003
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N413QX
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8401
Aircraft serial
4060
Aircraft time
3,988 hours, 4,507 cycles
Part
Proximity Sensor
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Zone 700
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

ON FLIGHT 2309 EN ROUTE TO ACV AT 21,000 MSL, IAS 250 KIAS, MAIN GEAR DOORS CYCLED OPEN AND CLOSED ONCE VERY QUICKLY. ADJUSTED LANDING GEAR DOOR CLOSE PROXIMITY SENSOR. NO PARTS REPLACED. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.