Service difficulty report · Proximity Sensor · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date
January 16, 2012
Submitted
January 17, 2012
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N670AE
Make and model
Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial
145790
Aircraft time
20,120 hours, 17,802 cycles
Part
Proximity Sensor
Part number
8005701
Part serial
42064204
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Mlg
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING MAINTENANCE BASE INSPECTION FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SWITCHES TO BE CORRODED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SWITCHES IAW EMB 145 AMM TASKS 32-61-02-000-801-A & 32-61-02-400-801-A. THE OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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