# SDR 2011FA0000068

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 2011
- Submitted: February 6, 2011
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N2725V
- Make and model: Cessna 177RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 177RG0672
- Aircraft time: 5,190 hours
- System (JASC): [2497 · Electrical Power System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2497)
- Part: Power Cable
- Part number: WPA4
- Condition: Burned
- Location: Zone 100
- Part time: 5,190 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: H, B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000068

## Discrepancy

FOUND TOO LONG/OVERSIZED INTERIOR TRIM REPLACEMENT SCREW INSTALLED IN PILOT SIDE LOWER DOOR SILL OPENING SHORTING INTO MAIN POWER CABLE W-PA4. PILOT COMPLAINT OF INTERMITTENT PANEL LIGHTING FLICKERING AND RECENT REGULATOR REPLACEMENT (2X) AND ALTERNATOR/CHARGING ISSUES.

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