SDR SCNA98073

Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Doug DC1015

Difficulty date: July 14, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N153SY
Make and model: Doug DC1015
Aircraft serial: 48276
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Proximity Sensor
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: CL
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

DURING CLIMB, THE RED NOSE GEAR LIGHT CAME ON. PERFORMED COM CHECKLIST WITH ALL GEAR DOWN INDICATIONS NORMAL. DIVERTED TO MIA. FOUND TARGET ON DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED DOWN LOCK SENSORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAINTENANCE MANUAL 326103, FUNCTIONALLY CHECKS GOOD.

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