SDR SWIA97835

Service difficulty report · Prox Switch · Emb EMB120ER

Difficulty date: January 19, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N212SW
Make and model: Emb EMB120ER
Aircraft serial: 120276
Engine: Pwa PW118A
System (JASC): 3260 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
Part: Prox Switch
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Mlg
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

AFTER DEPARTURE WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION, LEFT MAIN GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT A-SYSTEM ILLUMINATED, ACCOMPANIED BY RUMBLING NOISE. CYCLING GEAR DUPLICATED PROBLEM. RETURNED TO FIELD. REPLACED LEFT GEAR UPLOCK A-PROX SWITCH, OPS CHECKS GOOD.

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