SDR 99ZZZX2930

Service difficulty report · Indicator · Piper PA24

Difficulty date
June 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5117P
Make and model
Piper PA24
Aircraft serial
24130
Part
Indicator
Part number
MD4065L
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Cockpit
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

FOUND BLACK AND WHITE LIGHTING WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER. THIS OCCURRED AT THE BASE OF THE LIGHTING BAR, A POSITION THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD HAVE ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY. THESE UNITS HAVE OPTIONAL LIGHTING CAPABILITIES. THE SHORT OCCURRED ON THE ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTED THESE WIRES TO THE LIGHTS.

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