# SDR 97ZZZM683

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N703MG
- Make and model: Dhav DHC7102
- Aircraft serial: 103
- System (JASC): [2497 · Electrical Power System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2497)
- Part: Wire
- Part number: 72445049001
- Condition: Melted
- Location: Nr 3 Nacelle
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: C, H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM683

## Discrepancy

FLT 201 - MIA-PID - CANCELLED DUE TO PILOT REPORTED NR 3 ENGINE STARTER WILL NOT ENGAGE.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED FOR 3 ENGINE FERRY AND FERRIED TO FLL MX BASE.  INSEPCTION OF THE AIRCRAFT FOUND LOOSE CABLE TERMINAL NUT ON NR 3 DC CONTACTOR BOX.  BOTH WIRES FROM NR 3 CONNECTOR TO STARTER GEN LUG ENDS ARE ARCING AND BURNED.  REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 DC CONTACTOR.  REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE TERMINAL ENDS.  AIRCRAFT MX OPERATIONAL CHECKED OK.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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