SDR 98ZZZX4429

Service difficulty report · Connector · Bell 412

Difficulty date
November 9, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N21498
Make and model
Bell 412
Aircraft serial
36003
Part
Connector
Part number
MS3476W12105
Condition
Chafed
Location
Instrument Panel
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING BASE LEG, PILOT INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT. WHEN CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS RESET, SPARKS WERE OBSERVED AT THE LOWER INSIDE CORNER OF THE PILOTS WINDSHIELD NEAR CENTER POST. FOUND INSTRUMENT LIGHT WIRE CHAFED AGAINST THE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION CANNON PLUG. REF: 412 IPC, FIGURE 96-6-63.

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