SDR SB04137

Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Boeing 7373B7

Difficulty date
October 2, 2004
Submitted
October 4, 2004
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N385US
Make and model
Boeing 7373B7
Aircraft serial
22958
Part
Proximity Sensor
Part number
189929
Condition
Faulty
Location
L/E Flap
Stage of operation
DE
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

EWR - FLT 2164 - ON DESCENT INTO LGA FROM DCA, CREW RECEIVED A NR 4 LEADING EDGE KRUGER FLAP AMBER LIGHT ALONG WITH A LEADING EDGE TRANSIT AMBER LIGHT DURING SLAT EXTENSION. CREW RECYCLED FLAPS IN HOPES OF CLEARING THE PROBLEM WITH NO HELP. CREW DECIDED TO DIVERT FLIGHT TO EWR DUE TO THE LONGER RUNWAYS. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED, REPLACED AND RIGGED THE NR 4 LEADING EDGE KRUGER FLAP UP PROXIMITY SENSOR IN ASSOCIATION WITH MM 27-88-11. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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