# SDR 97ZZZX2096

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 29, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- System (JASC): [3422 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3422)
- Part: Gyro
- Part number: 1426200314
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Directional Gyro
- Component: Sigmatek, 46981E
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2096

## Discrepancy

EXCITATION WIRE SHORTED TO CHASIS GROUND CAUSING THE HEADING OUTPUT TO BE INOPERABLE.  SUBMITTER SUGGESTS TO INSULATE WIRE BUNDLE FROM CHASIS DURING THE ROUTING OF THE BUNDLE.

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