SDR SWAA982558

Service difficulty report · Switch · Boeing 7373H4

Difficulty date: October 17, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N365SW
Make and model: Boeing 7373H4
Aircraft serial: 26575
System (JASC): 2781 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
Part: Switch
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Nr 5 Le Slat
Stage of operation: CR
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

AIR TURNBACK DUE TO NR 5 LE SLAT INDICATED NOT RETRACTED AFTER TAKEOFF. CHECK LIST COMPLETED, STILL INDICATION ON OVERHEAD AND FWD PANEL. AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING IN RNO. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 5 SLAT MID-EXTEND SWITCH PER BOEING MM.

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