SDR 98ZZZX2110

Service difficulty report · Transceiver · Bolkms BO105S

Difficulty date
April 23, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N911HM
Make and model
Bolkms BO105S
Aircraft serial
S683
Part
Transceiver
Part number
064105430
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 2 Vhf
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

ON 4-23-98 (HOUMA) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT HEARD SEVERAL LOUD 'POPS' FROM NR 2 VHF RADIO AND BEGAN TO PRODUCE THICK BLACK SMOKE. HE PULLED THE VHF 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER AND VENTILATED THE CABIN. CONTINUED WITH FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED VHF RADIO.