SDR 98ZZZX1622

Service difficulty report · Cartridge Squib

Difficulty date
April 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Part
Cartridge Squib
Part number
0A876299
Condition
Failed
Location
Fire Ext
Component
Kidde · 89575201
Stage of operation
NR
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

CARTRIDGE FAILED RUPTURE DISC, OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER. SUSPECT CAUSE: CARTRIDGE FAILED TO RUPTURE DISC BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT EXPLOSIVE ENERGY IN OVERLAND AVIATION MANUFACTURED CARTRIDGE. CARTRIGE IS NOT AN APPROVED (OEM) WALTER KIDDE AEROSPACE COMPONENT. RECOMMENDATION: USE ONLY OEM APPROVED PARTS.