SDR 95ZZZX3421

Service difficulty report · Clamp · Doug DC851

Difficulty date
June 13, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N507DC
Make and model
Doug DC851
Aircraft serial
45855
Part
Clamp
Part number
427992
Condition
Loose
Location
Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FIRE WARNING ON NR 3 ENGINE WHICH CEASED UPON POWER REDUCTION AND RECURRED DURING DESCENT INTO SJC. INSPECTION REVEALED A CLAMP ON THE COWLING CONTACTING THE FIRE SENSOR ELEMENT. REPOSITIONED CLAMP ON COWLING AND SYSTEM CHECKED OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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