SDR 97ZZZX5198

Service difficulty report · Relay · Piper PA28RT201

Difficulty date
December 9, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N81897
Make and model
Piper PA28RT201
Aircraft serial
28R8018063
Part
Relay
Part number
484208
Condition
Burnt
Location
Avionic Power
Part time
2,388 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING, INTERMITTENT RADIO OPERATION FOUND AVIONIC POWER RELAY TERMINAL NR 2 IN VERY DETERIORATED CONDITION DUE TO OVER HEATING. ADJACENT WIRING WAS ALSO DAMAGED. SUSPECT CORROSION ON TERMINAL. SUBMITTER STATED DUE TO LOCATION IN AN AREA PRONE TO MOISTURE, RECOMMEND SEALING TERMINALS WITH RTV.

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