Squat Switches

Editorial Staff

Monday, September 21, 2020 at 02:08 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Landing gear squat switches are a frequent point of failure, leading to diverse operational issues across various aircraft types.
Common malfunctions include internal electrical shorts, obstruction by environmental factors like icy slush, and, most notably, broken or separated wiring.
These failures result in critical problems such as incomplete landing gear retraction or extension, persistent unsafe gear indications, and even loss of cabin pressurization, with wiring damage often difficult to detect due to protective coverings.

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Beech 1900C

Internal Short

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