Unlimited Switches

Editorial Staff

Monday, April 20, 2020 at 09:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft incidents reveal common failures in flap and landing gear limit switches due to internal defects, physical damage (e.g., bent tabs), environmental contamination (e.g., ice), or misadjustment.
These limit switch malfunctions lead to operational issues such as incorrect flap deployment, continuous motor operation, or faulty landing gear indicators and warning lights.

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