SDR 96ZZZM873

Service difficulty report · Controller · Doug DC8F54

Difficulty date
April 19, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N426FB
Make and model
Doug DC8F54
Aircraft serial
45667
Part
Controller
Part number
177600151
Condition
Overheated
Location
Autopilot
Component
SP1510
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
D

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

What was found

IN CRUISE EXPERIENCED O-ZONE ODOR AND INTERMITTENT SMOKE FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN AUTO-PILOT WAS ENGAGED. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED AUTOPILOT CONTROLLER WAS SHORTED/OVERHEATED. REPLACED CONTROLLER AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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