Service difficulty report · Master Switch · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
June 3, 2004
Submitted
July 8, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4918H
Make and model
Cessna 152
Aircraft serial
15284020
Engine
Lyc O235*
Part
Master Switch
Part number
S199411
Condition
Failed
Location
Instrument Panel
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

LOWER CONNECTION ON MASTER SWITCH CONTAINS TWO TERMINALS, ONE THAT IS NOT USED. THIS CONTACT THAT IS NOT USED IS THE LOWEST ONE ON THE SWITCH AND CAN COM INTO CONTACT WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUSING SEVERE ARCING AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD IF HIT WITH NEE OR OTHER MEANS OF CONTACT UNDER THE PANEL. RECOMMENDED CORRECTION: CHECK FOR SATISFACTORY CLEARANCE AT INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSULATE TERMINAL END FROM CONTACT. POSSIBLE INSPECTION RECURRING AD DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO FULL PRIMER AND LINE.

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