What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
Za pilot heard a noise like starter was engaged. Both ammeters read high. Found pitot heat wire loose and arcing.
As the FAA filed it
ZA PILOT HEARD A NOISE LIKE STARTER WAS ENGAGED. BOTH AMMETERS READ HIGH. FOUND PITOT HEAT WIRE LOOSE AND ARCING.
Other reports on N303RC · 2
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
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