# SDR 96ZZZX1460

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 29, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N508DC
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45935
- System (JASC): [2697 · Fire Protection System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2697)
- Part: Wire Harness
- Part number: 3766696503
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1460

## Discrepancy

ON DESCENT TO MIAMI, RECEIVED INTERMITTENT FIRE WARNING ON NR 1 ENGINE.  LANDED MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT.  INVESTIGATION REVEALED A SHORTED WIRE IN THE HARNESS.  REPAIRED HARNESS AND CHECKED OK.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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