Switch Problems

Editorial Staff

Monday, October 25, 2021 at 10:38 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft types experienced issues with various switches, primarily affecting landing gear and lighting systems.
Common switch malfunctions included being out of adjustment, intermittent operation, sticking, arcing, and burning, often accompanied by smoke or tripped circuit breakers.
Incidents were generally resolved by adjusting, replacing, or repairing the faulty switch and associated wiring.
Despite these failures, all reported incidents concluded with safe landings, sometimes after emergency declarations.

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