SDR 97ZZZM908

Service difficulty report · Connector · Doug DC8F54

Difficulty date
August 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N57FB
Make and model
Doug DC8F54
Aircraft serial
45669
Part
Connector
Part number
R5239
Condition
Wire Loose
Location
Lt Aft Cowl Door
Part time
40,072 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
N, Y
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

IN CLIMB-OUT OF BOGOTA, EXPERIENCED FIRE WARNING LIGHT AND BELL. SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE AND FIRE WARNING CEASED. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN WIRE AT THE CANNON PLUG AT THE LEFT AFT COWL DOOR. REPAIRED WIRE AND SYSTEM OPS CHECKED NORMAL. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)

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