SDR 97ZZZX3316

Service difficulty report · Detector · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
July 6, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N382AE
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B382
Part
Detector
Part number
72111211000
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Aft Cargo Compt
Component
Kidde
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
F

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

What was found

DFW - FLT 3512 - CARGO SMOKE WARNING ILLUMIANTED IN-FLIGHT. CREW BLEW BOTH BOTTLES AND FLIGHT LANDED AT DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. SUSPECT MOISTURE IN CARGO BAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINS. REPLACED BOTH BOTTLES AND SQUIBS. ALSO, FORWARD AND AFT SMOKE DETECTORS AS PRECAUTIONARY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. REF: OPERATOR CONTROL NR SIMA9701872.

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