SDR 99ZZZM28

Service difficulty report · Fire Loop · Doug DC851

Difficulty date
October 5, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N507DC
Make and model
Doug DC851
Aircraft serial
45855
Part
Fire Loop
Part number
24408032
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Nr 4 Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

IN CLIMB-OUT OF MIA EXPERIENCED FIRE WARNING ON NR 4 ENGINE. SHUT DOWN ENGINE RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN FIRE DETECTOR ELEMENT ON INBOARD AFT COWL. REPLACED ELEMENT, SYSTEM CHECKED OK. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)

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