# SDR 2005FA0001222

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 2005
- Submitted: August 25, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N284HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N284HP), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2843372
- Aircraft time: 1,794 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360*
- System (JASC): [2497 · Electrical Power System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2497)
- Part: Cable
- Part number: 7814039
- Condition: Chafed
- Location: Battery
- Part time: 1,795 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001222

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOUND BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE BEING CHAFED ON CONTROL CABLE TURNBUCKLE IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH. THE SAWING MOTION OF THE TURNBUCKLE ALMOST WORE THROUGH THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION JACKET. THE CABLE WAS REROUTED (REPOSITIONED) AT LAST 100 HOUR FOR THE SAME REASON. APPARENTLY THE CABLE HAS TAKEN A SET AND KEEPS RETURNING TO ITS ORIGINAL BEND CONFIGURATION. RECOMMEND SHORTENING THE CABLE AND CRIMPING THE TERMINAL ENDS 90 DEGREES TO THE LAY OF THE CABLE.

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