SDR 99ZZZX1004

Service difficulty report · Terminal Strip · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
March 2, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N421SR
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C1215
Part
Terminal Strip
Part number
MS2742Z4
Condition
Failed
Location
Electrical Sys
Part time
2,232 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

CONNECTOR LUGS ON CABLES FROM ALTERNATORS TO TERMINAL STRIP CORRODED CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE AND OVERHEATING UNDER FULL ALTERNATOR LOAD, NR 1 TERMINAL POST MELTED AWAY FROM TERMINAL STRIP ALLOWING PRIMARY DC WIRING TO CONTACT AIRFRAME STRUCTURE. RESULT: DUAL ALTERNATOR FAILURE, VERY RAPID BATTERY DISCHARGE. SUBMITTER STATED TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE RISK OF FIRE.

More about the Cessna 421C