# SDR 97ZZZX4260

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Battery
- Part number: BTCA520
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Cell Assy
- Component: Marathon
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4260

## Discrepancy

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOAMING OF CELLS.  EXCESSIVE SALTS ON TOP/BOTTOM OF BATTERY CAN ASSY.  ONE CELL HAD HOLE THROUGH PLASTIC CASING.

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