JASC 2430

Service difficulty reports · 1,121

Reports filed under 2430 · DC Generating System, newest first.

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SDR 97ZZZX4182Relay · failedMCO - UNABLE TO SHUT OFF EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON THE GROUND. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE DC EMERGENCY POWER TRANSFER RELAY (R2-326). (X)Sep 2, 1997 · N824US · Doug DC982SDR QXEA9700529Diode · burntGEG- STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL IN COCKPIT, THEN LEFT BATTERY DISCONNECTED. REPLACED NR 1 BATTERY CONTACTOR AND LEFT DIODE D3 ON THE BATTERY SWITCH FOR BEING BURNT, OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.Aug 30, 1997 · N26861 · Swrngn SA227ACSDR HEEA0010789Volt Regulator · failedFLUCTUATING LOAD METER.Aug 20, 1997 · N27702 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA0010781Volt Regulator · failedGENERATOR DROPS OFF LINE. UNABLE TO ADJUST.Aug 20, 1997 · N50046 · Bell 206L1SDR 97ZZZX3912Coverter · failedAFTER STARTING RIGHT ENGINE, THE RT A.C. MAIN BUSS WOULD DROP OFF LINE AND THE A.C. RESET LIGHT WOULD COME ON. SELECTING THE RT CONVERTER 'ON' WOULD POWER THE RT BUSS, BUT COULD NOT RESET A.C. RESET LIGHT. A.C. WAS SHUT DOWN AND TROUBLESHOT TO RT POWER CONVEJul 31, 1997 · N200PM · Gulstm GIVSDR 97ZZZX3740Limiter Post · damagedPILOT REPORTED AIR CONDITIONING AS INOPERATIVE. ALSO, THAT IT WAS NOT DRAWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE 150-AMP CURRENT LIMITER WAS NOT BLOWN, BUT THE END WAS BURNED OFF. THE DAMAGE ALSO EXTENDED TO THE STUD USED TO ATTACH THE A.C. CURREJul 31, 1997 · N43TJ · Lear 35ASDR 97ZZZX3864Switch · failedOWNER REPORTED DEAD BATTERY. BATTERY FOUND TOO HOT TO TOUCH, AND DEVOID OF ELECTROLYTE. TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATED SYSTEM VOLTAGE TO BE 1.6 VOLTS ABOVE NORMAL VALUES. FOUND INTERMITTENT RESISTANCE IN ALTERNATOR CONTROL SWITCH. RECOMMEND REGULAR SYSTEM VOLTAJul 28, 1997 · N48858 · Cessna 152SDR WRLA97087Rccb · trippedDURING INITIAL CLIMB, FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED 'RIGHT EMERGENCY BUS FAIL' INDICATION. FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO POINT OF DEPARTURE FOR MAINTENANCE ACTION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE, AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNELJul 26, 1997 · N277WA · Doug MD11SDR 97ZZZX3500Connector · burnedWHILE REMOVING BATTERY FOR MAINTENANCE, FOUND NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON CONNECTOR ARCED AND BURNED. THE NEGATIVE POST IN BATTERY RECEPTACLE WAS ALSO DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY CAUSED BY WORN CONNECTOR (SOCKET ENLARGED) NOT PROVIDING GOOD CONTACT. CONNECTOR SHOULD BE CHJul 23, 1997 · N800GS · Socata TBM700SDR REXA97207Contactor Relay · miswiredRIGHT GEN VOLTAGE READ PLUS 30V. PILOT SMELLED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. FOUND CONTACTOR RELAY WIRED BACKWARDS, CORRECTED WIRING, OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. (M)Jul 22, 1997 · N307PX · Bag JETSTM3101SDR HEEA0010484Relay · openRELAY COIL WINDING IS OPEN.Jul 16, 1997 · N81SP · Bell 206L3SDR 97ZZZM770Transfer Relay · failedMBJ - FL 1888 - FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD AT MBJ DUE TO SMOKE IN THE CABIN. CREW FOUND THE NR 2 TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER HAD FAILED AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS POPPED. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND RJul 16, 1997 · N519AU · Boeing 7373B7SDR 97ZZZX5058Toggle Switch · intermittentSWITCH UNIT OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY. ALT. PN 83990508. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jul 4, 1997 · N17SJ · Bolkms BK117B1SDR 97ZZZX3587Shunt · burntSHUNT DISCOLORED CAUSING GENERATOR NOT TO COME ON LINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jul 4, 1997 · N4UV · Bell 230SDR HEEA0010141Regulator · defectiveGENERATOR DOES NOT COME ON LINE. VOLTAGE REGULATOR DEFECTIVE.Jun 16, 1997 · N57416 · Bell 407SDR 97UAL900430Control Cable · brokenFOUND AIR DRIVEN GENERATOR DEPLOYED ON ARRIVAL AT SEA. *S/D* CONTROL CABLE FOR THE ADG RELEASE MECHANISM FOUND BROKEN. REPLACED CABLE.Jun 7, 1997 · N1812U · Doug DC1010SDR 97ZZZX2882Ground Wire · looseRIGHT GENERATOR CONTINUOUSLY DROPPED OFF-LINE, BUT WOULD RESET. FOUND GENERATOR GROUNDING ATTACHED TO SPAR WEB JUST AFT OF ENGINE. THE GROUND WIRE WAS LOOSE AND HAD BEEN ARCING TO SPAR WEB. ORIGINAL HOLE IS ORIGINALLY .375 INCH DIAMETER AND HAD BEEN ARCED OUJun 4, 1997 · N12214 · Cessna 425SDR PCAA9700435Dc Gen System · malfunctionedFLT 7810 - BWI-MDT - DURING CLIMB NR 1 AND NR 2 DC GENERATOR LIGHTS FLICKERED. LOST PRESSURIZATION CONTROLLER, TCAS, RNAV, ALTITUDE SELECT, RADAR ALTIMETER, CAPTAINS FLIGHT DIRECTOR AND CAPTAINS ALTIMETER. FIRST OFFICERS SIDE NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED APJun 2, 1997 · N810EX · Dhav DHC8102SDR MALA975447Relay · failedFLT 2931 - OUTBOUND OF MSP, BATTERY FAULT LIGHT AND BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT DISCONNECT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK AND COULD NOT RESET. AIR TURNBACK TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT BATTERY FAULT TRANSFORMER AND THE SERIES PARALMay 30, 1997 · N158MC · Swrngn SA227ACSDR 97ZZZM695Fault Transformr · failedFLT 2931 - OUTBOUND OF MSP, BATTERY FAULT LIGHT AND BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT DISCONNECT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK AND COULD NOT RESET. AIR TURNBACK TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT BATTERY FAULT TRANSFORMER AND THE SERIES PARALMay 30, 1997 · N158MC · Swrngn SA227ACSDR 97ZZZX2640Gcu · stud looseSTUD THAT CONNECTS NR 2 BATTERY TO BATTERY BUSS IS LOOSE. DISCREPANCY FOUND DURING 300-HOUR INSPECTION. STUD LOCATED IN THE GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL. EVIDENCE OF OVERHEAT CONDITION.May 6, 1997 · N660AH · Lear 60LEARSDR 97ZZZX2580Switch · corrodedINTERNAL CORROSION ON ALL CONTACTS OF SWITCH. POSSIBLE WATER ENTRAPMENT, SOURCE MOST LIKELY PILOT SIDE WINDOW. REPLACED SWITCH ASSY WITH OEM REPLACEMENT. SEALED SWITCH WITH FUEL TANK SEALANT.May 1, 1997 · N36345 · Piper PA34200TSDR HAIHEEA9760Control Unit · failed#1 BATTERY SWITCH WILL NOT STAY ON WHEN GENERATOR PUT ON LINE, KICKS BATTERY SWITCH OFF.Apr 30, 1997 · N1202T · Bell 412SDR 99ZZZX728Tape · out of positionMCO/FLL - FLT 7479 - PILOT DISCREPANCY: OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM LEFT ENGINE NACELLE BETWEEN COWLING AND EXHAUST STACK (INBD). PERFORMED EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. NO FIRE LIGHT ILLUMApr 25, 1997 · N187GA · Beech 1900CSDR S2YA97019Gen Control Unit · corrodedMKE/GRR - FLT 1140 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, CREW NOTICED THE LT DC GENERATOR FELL OFF-LINE WITH THE LT DC GEN ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATING. THE CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED BY MAINTENANCE. THEY FOUND THE LT GENERATOR CONTRApr 15, 1997 · N81SK · Beech 1900DSDR COMA9710216Rccb · overheatedBURNING ODOR IN COCKPIT. REPLACED GROUND COOLING FAN RCCB.Apr 14, 1997 · N196CA · Emb EMB120RTSDR SIMA9700972Dc Bpcu · failedCID - FLT 4074 - NR 1 DC GENERATOR FAULTED, AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO CID AND LANDED SAFELY. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND SAFE FOR FERRY FLIGHT TO ORD, WHERE MAINTENANCE RAI'D DC BPCU, OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Apr 7, 1997 · N971NA · Aerosp ATR42300SDR S2YA97018Dc Power Panel · failedMKE/IND - FLT 1198 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, CREW NOTICED THE LT DC GENERATOR FELL OFF-LINE WITH THE LT DC GEN ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATING. THE CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED BY MAINTENANCE. THEY FOUND THE LT DC POWER PANEL Apr 7, 1997 · N81SK · Beech 1900DSDR REXA97090Wire · brokenRETURN TO RAMP WITH D/C GENERATOR INOP. REPAIRED WIRE ON GENERATOR, P/N 23080031. (M)Apr 6, 1997 · N325PX · Saab SF340ASDR CA970421035Diode · open circuit(CAN) DURING FIRST START OF THE DAY, R/H ENGINE STARTED OK, BUT COULD NOT START 2ND ENGINE. AUXILIARY BATTERY BUSS DIODE FOUND FAILED PREVENTING START RELAYS FROM OPERATING AFTER THE AUXILIARY BATTERY HAD LOST ITS CHARGEApr 3, 1997 · Dhav DHC6300SDR 97ZZZX1957Wire · shortedWHILE TROUBLESHOOTING AN INTERMITTENT/UNCOMMANDED, ON OR OFF, OF THE AVIONICS MASTER RELAY - ELECTRICAL ARCING WAS HEARD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ALTERNATOR OUTPUT 'A+' SHIELDED WIRE NR PA10A06 (BETWEEN FIRE WALL AND FORWARD END OF RF FILTER) HAD RUBBED THROUGMar 31, 1997 · N195ER · Mooney M20JSDR AU970461Wire · shorted(AUS) LH ALTERNATOR MAIN CABLE SHORT CIRCUITING ON EXHAUST PIPE - LOOSE TERMINALS ON BATTERY SUPPLY RELAYS - INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR SYSTEM WAS NOT AN APPROVED INSTALLATION (SYSTEM HADBEEN CHANGED FROM GENERATOR TO ALTERNATOR) - UNAPPROVED MODIMar 22, 1997 · Piper PA30SDR 97ZZZX1620Harness · chafedLEFT GCU WIRE HARNESS CHAFED IN NACELLE THROUGH LIGHTNING HOLE. CAUSED CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR GENERATOR TO TRIP. SUSPECT WIRE BUNDLE BROKE LOOSE FROM CLAMP DURING PROPELLER STRIKE 9.5 HRS BEFORE. ENGINES AND PROPELLERS CHANGED OUT 9.5 HRS BEFORE THIS PROBLEM.Mar 19, 1997 · N62Z · Swrngn SA226TCSDR CA970314005Gen Control Unit · failed(CAN) DURING FLIGHT APU STARTED AND STABILIZED. THE #2 AC ESSENTIAL BUS WAS KNOCKED OFF LINE. APU GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT REPLACED AS WELL AS #2 GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT.Mar 7, 1997 · Cndair CL6001A11SDR VTZA97166Fuse · failedFLT 6446 - IAD-HVN - ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO LEFT GENERATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED 15 AMP SENSE WIRE FUSE, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRMar 4, 1997 · N476UE · Bag JETSTM3201SDR DL76L970392Circuit Breaker · failedMALFUNCTION ON STBY DC BUS, BREAKER 6AZ WAS POPPED. WHEN RESET ALL MALFUNCTIONS DISAPPEARED EXCEPT LT ENG EEC WAS IN ALT MODE. A/T INOP ASSOC MALFUNCTION. MAINT IN PROGRESS. REPLACED C/B C872, RELAT K109 AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEM, OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 3, 1997 · N188DN · Boeing 767332SDR 97ZZZX1288Relay · defectiveRELAY REMOVED DUE TO INTERMITTENT OPERATION.Feb 27, 1997 · N40LP · Bell 206L1SDR 97ZZZX982Relay · failedBATTERY RELAY FAILED TO ENGAGE. SUBSEQUENT TROUBLESHOOTING DISCLOSED SEVERE INTERNAL CORROSION. CONDITIONS SUGGEST THAT THE BATTERY RELAY BOX HAD BEEN PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN WATER FOR A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.Feb 20, 1997 · N1009R · Swrngn SA226TCSDR 97ZZZX1226Switch · failedPILOT OBSERVED HIGH DISCHARGE RATE ON AMMETER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT. NO HIGH VOLTAGE LIGHT INDICATION. PILOT MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. REPLACED OVERVOLTAGE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND OVERVOLTAGE SWITCH. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS BENCH CHECKED WITH NO DIFeb 17, 1997 · N13593 · Cessna 172MSDR 97ZZZX910Wire · deterioratedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND WIRES FROM TERMINAL A1 OF K310 BATTERY RELAY TO BATTERY SHUNT AND WIRES FROM THE BATTERY SIDE OF REVERSE CURRENT RELAY TO TERMINAL A1 OF K301 START RELAY HAD SEVERELY CRACKED COVERING EXPOSING BARE WIRES. THESE WIRES ARE CLAMPED TOGETFeb 12, 1997 · N52475 · Hughes 369ESDR 97ZZZX1654Shunt · defectiveSHUNT DISCOLORED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT LOAD BREAKDOWN. REPLACED 2 EACH.Feb 12, 1997 · N4UV · Bell 230SDR 97ZZZX3570Relay · failedA1 STUD BURNED THROUGH. REMOVED TO CW TB 230-95-10.Feb 8, 1997 · N4UV · Bell 230SDR 97ZZZX838Connector · openDURING ATTEMPTED START, STARTER 'BUZZED' OR 'GROWLED'. AFTER START, GENERATOR DID NOT COME ON-LINE. TROUBLESHOT TO GCU POWER WIRE PB87 CONNECTOR OPENED INTERMITTENTLY. FOUND CONNECTOR CRIMPED ON INSULATION WITH STRANDS OF WIRE EXTENDING BEYOND AND MAKING SOFeb 6, 1997 · N959FE · Cessna 208BSDR 98ZZZX2060Switch · openRIGHT ALTERNATOR FAILED EN ROUTE TO PHX. LEFT ALTERNATOR DID NOT PICK UP THE LOAD. PRELIMINARY REPORT FILED WITH NO OBVIOUS DEFECT WHILE DETAILED INSP CONTINUED TO MEET THE TIME REQUIREMENT FOR FILING. LISTED ON FAA FORM 8070-1, LT ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT PROTECJan 26, 1997 · N6657Y · Piper PA31350SDR 97ZZZX1180Sensor · failedPILOT LOST RADIO CONTACT AND DIVERTED TO ALTERNATE AIRPORT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ELECTRICAL POWER LOSS DUE TO ALTERNATOR, ALTERNATOR SENSOR, AND ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE.Jan 17, 1997 · N6248Q · Cessna 310QSDR 97ZZZX3571Relay · intermittentRELAY INTERMITTENTLY STICKS - GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE (INTERMITTENT).Jan 15, 1997 · N4UV · Bell 230SDR AU970083Wire · worn(AUS) AUXILIARY GENERATOR WIRES PNO W110-4707-20 AND PNO W110-1457-24 CHAFED IN THE AREA OF THE AIR DATA COMPUTER NO3 CONNECTOR - SEE MDR 97/0020 FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONJan 9, 1997 · Emb EMB120RTSDR M8XA961205Hall Effect Sens · defectiveFLT 3535 - AIRCRAFT RETURNED FROM FLIGHT. CREW WAS ALERTED BY A RT GENERATOR FAILURE INDICATION. AIRCRAFT LANDED COS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. COS - MX REPLACED HALL EFFECT SENSOR IAW AMM 24-30-00. GROUND CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Dec 24, 1996 · N331MX · Dorner DO328100SDR CA970114018Gcu · failed(CAN) AFTER STARTING #1 ENGINE DURING TAXI, THE CREW OBSERVED A DC GENERATOR FAULT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO THE BLOCKS. #1 GCU REPLACED.Dec 23, 1996 · Aerosp ATR42300SDR COMA9610423Rccb · overheatedBURNING ODOR COMING FROM PILOTS SIDE PANEL. REPLACED RCCB0217.Dec 20, 1996 · N267CA · Emb EMB120RT
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