PA-28R Cherokee Arrow All Series
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 100; Flight Crew Total 19000; Flight Crew Type 200
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Executed Go Around / Missed Approach; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
When the landing gear was lowered on final approach; I did not get a green down and locked indication for the nose gear. I advised Tower; and abandoned the approach. I advised ATC I would like to fly west of the airport to clear the Class D airspace and work the problem.I ran the Gear Extension Checklist; changed the indicator bulb; and checked all the circuit breakers to no avail. I was fairly confident the gear was down; and that it was an indication problem; however; since there was no green down and locked indication it was only prudent to [advise ATC] in case of a possible gear collapse on the runway.On short final with the runway assured; I shut down the engine; and was able to get the prop stopped horizontally to minimize damage to the prop and engine should the gear collapse.I touched down on Runway XXR without incident; and was able to clear the runway. There was no damage to the aircraft or property.After a visual inspection; I could see that that down lock was engaged; and canceled [priority handling].The aircraft was towed to the hangar as a precaution. I am currently waiting for the aircraft to be inspected by an A&P mechanic for evaluation and required maintenance.
PA-28R pilot reported being unable to confirm that his landing gear was down and locked; resulting in a precautionary landing.