SDR 97ZZZX1236

Service difficulty report · Switch · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date
February 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N633TC
Make and model
Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial
348070314
Part
Switch
Part number
9937726
Condition
Failed
Location
Pitot Heat
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTED STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL FROM LEFT SIDEWALL ELECTRIC SWITCH PANEL WITH ALL ANTI-ICE PROTECTION ON. INVESTIGATION REVEALED PITOT HEAT SWITCH HAD ARCED AND BURNED INTERNALLY. TOTAL TIME ON SWITCH 3,109.7 HOURS SINCE INSTALLED.

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