SDR 95ZZZX1455

Service difficulty report · Battery Pack

Difficulty date
February 27, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Part
Battery Pack
Part number
106481
Condition
Overheated
Location
Positive Post
Component
Global · 106001
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

BATTERY PACK POSITIVE POST-TO-CELL TAP CONNECTION OVERHEATED AND MELTED PLASTIC COVER OF PACK. THIS CONNECTION IS SECURED ONLY BY A SMASH-TYPE RIVET (HOLLOW SHOP END) AND IS SUBJECT TO WORKING LOOSE IN SERVICE. WHEN CONNECTION LOOSENS, A HIGH RESISTANCE CURRENT PATH IS CREATED WHICH WILL AFFECT BATTERY OUTPUT. RECOMMEND MFG GO BACK TO ORIGINAL DESIGN WHICH INCLUDES A PHENOLIC TYPE COVER AND SCREW/JAM NUT CONFIGURATION.