SDR 97ZZZM899

Service difficulty report · Radar Indicator · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
July 22, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N3114G
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial
AC583
Part
Radar Indicator
Part number
40009465201
Condition
Failed
Location
Cockpit
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

DEPARTING SJU-CUR, WHILE ADDING POWER FOR TAKEOFF, THE CREW SUDDENLY SMELLED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. THE SMELL INDICATED THAT THE SMOKE WAS OF THE ELECTRICAL TYPE. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RADAR INDICATOR. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND DEPARTED SJU WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. (M)