# SDR 97ZZZX4035

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 28, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N42HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42HD), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318152031
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Ground Blower
- Condition: Inoperable
- Location: Heater
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4035

## Discrepancy

SMOKE IN COCKPIT ON TAXI OUT OF CMH.  FOUND GROUND BLOWER INOPERABLE FOR HEATER.  TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND GROUND WIRE ON GEAR SAFETY SWITCH BROKEN.  REPAIRED WIRE, OPS CHECKS GOOD.

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