# JASC 8597: Engine System Wiring

- Type: JASC system/component code (FAA)
- ATA chapter: 85 Reciprocating Engine
- Title in the code table: RECIPROCATING ENGINE SYSTEM WIRING
- Service difficulty reports: 5
- FAA code table: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/JASC_Code.pdf#page=72
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8597

## What it covers

For reports indicating a problem with wiring specific to the Reciprocating Engine System.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

- [SDR 2006FA0001050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001050), Oct 25, 2006: Diamon DA40. WIRE HARNESS. DAMAGED. TOTAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE IN FLIGHT. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE MAIN POWER WIRE’S RING TERMINAL TO THE ALTERNATO (N417FP)
- [SDR 2004FA0000680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000680), Aug 2, 2004: Cessna 172R. CONDUIT. CHAFED. FOUND DURING AN ENGINE CHANGE WHILE INSPECTING THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE CONVOLUTED TUBING USED TO PROTECT (N441CA)
- [SDR G1I2004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G1I2004F00001), Jul 22, 2004: Piper PA31. WIRE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT LOST ELECTRICAL POWER. FOUND FIELD WIRE BROKEN AT RING TERMINAL WHERE WIRE ATTACHES TO LT ALTERNATOR. INSTALLED (N254SW)
- [SDR AUS20011008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011008), Sep 16, 2001: Cessna U206G. WIRE. WORN. (AUS) ELECTRICAL WIRES (2OFF) LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHAFING ONSOLID FUEL LINE. WIRES ARCED AND BLEW A SMALL HOLE
- [SDR AU000989](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000989), Sep 27, 2000: Cessna 150G. PISTON PIN. FAULTY. (AUS) PISTON PIN FAULTY. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED. (X)

## Other codes in chapter 85

- [JASC 8500](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500): Engine (Reciprocating) (745 reports)
- [JASC 8510](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510): Reciprocating Engine Front Section (70 reports)
- [JASC 8520](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520): Reciprocating Engine Power Section (2,213 reports)
- [JASC 8530](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section (4,340 reports)
- [JASC 8540](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8540): Reciprocating Engine Rear Section (167 reports)
- [JASC 8550](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550): Reciprocating Engine Oil System (669 reports)
- [JASC 8560](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8560): Reciprocating Engine Supercharger (21 reports)
- [JASC 8570](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8570): Reciprocating Engine Liquid Cooling (10 reports)

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