# SDR ABXA9800043

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 30, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N804AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45987
- System (JASC): [2612 · Fire Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2612)
- Part: Amplifier
- Part number: 390D
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: E, B
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800043

## Discrepancy

NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CRUISE.  DISCHARGED BOTH NR 1 AND NR 2 FIRE BOTTLES.  SHUTDOWN NR 1 ENGINE, DIVERTED TO UNSCHEDULED LANDING.  LANDING UNEVENTFUL.  DETERMINED TO BE FALSE WARNING.  INSPECTED ALL WIRING AND FIRE WARNING LOOPS.  REPLACED FIRE WARNING SYSTEM AMPLIFIER.  SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC8 MM 26-10-00.

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