# SDR 97ZZZM722

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N606FF
- Make and model: Boeing 747136
- Aircraft serial: 20273
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Charger
- Part number: 279201
- Condition: Malfunction
- Location: Battery Compt
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A, H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM722

## Discrepancy

ONE HOUR INTO FLIGHT SMELLED AN ODOR IN COCKPIT, FOUND AIRCRAFT BATTERY SMOKING.  DISCONNECTED CABLE, SMOKE STARTED TO SUBSIDE AND A/C RETURN TO LAX.  MAINTENANCE FOUND GROUND WIRE BROKEN ON THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE PROTECTION CANNON PLUG. REPAIRED WIRE, REPLACED BATTERY AND CHARGER.  OPS CHECK OK PER MM 24-31-01 PAGE 201 AND MM 24-31-02 PAGE 401.  A/C RETURN TO SERVICE.  REFERENCE TWRA97139.

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