Dash 8-200
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Executed Go Around / Missed Approach; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
On final approach at 2000 ft; 'Gear Down' was called for by the Pilot Flying (myself). It was noted that a slight grinding sound was heard when the gear selector was placed in the down position. When the Non-flying pilot had selected the Landing Gear into the Gear Down position; the L Main; and R Main Gear Green Lights illuminated; yet the Nose Gear light did not illuminate. Giving the gear a few seconds; I proceeded to check the lights on bright and dim; which verified that the Nose Gear light was not illuminated. At about 1500 ft; I called for a missed approach; configured the aircraft accordingly; and received vectors from ATC while we ran the proper checklist. During the running of the checklist; the Green Nose Gear Light illuminated. We continued the checklist; and completed the checklist in entirety. We both confirmed that we had three green gear indications and landed without any additional issue. During the event; The Flight Attendant; passengers; ATC; and Company were all advised of the situation. Upon successful completion of the checklist; Tower was advised that we no longer requested emergency equipment to meet the aircraft.
DHC-8-200 First Officer reported the nose gear green light did not illuminate on initial gear extension; but it later came on and the flight landed without incident.