SDR 9614679756

Service difficulty report · Fire Loop · Doug DC941

Difficulty date
July 4, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N756NW
Make and model
Doug DC941
Aircraft serial
47180
Part
Fire Loop
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
F, A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMBOUT, THE LEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING SOUNDED. FOLLOWED ENGINE FIRE PROCEDURE AND FIRE INDICATION CONTINUED. DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES, RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND BOTH LOOPS SHORTED. REPLACED FIRE DETECTION LOOP, RUNUP AND OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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