SDR 97ZZZX4160

Service difficulty report · Wire · Boeing 727

Difficulty date: September 13, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Boeing 727
System (JASC): 2612 · Fire Detection
Part: Wire
Condition: Loose
Location: Fire Loop Lt W/W
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A, J

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

What was found

ON DEPARTURE FROM PHX, GOT FIRE WARNING BELL, BUT NO OTHER INDICATION OF A FIRE. DUMPED FUEL AND RETURNED TO PHX, UNEVENTFUL LANDING. FOUND GROUND WIRE LOOSE ON THE FIRE LOOP IN THE LT WHEELWELL, TIGHTENED WIRE AND FUNCTION TEST NORMAL.

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