# SDR AU960632

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 5, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech C-99
- Registry model: [Beech C-99](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-99) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A36
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [2610 · Detection System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2610)
- Part: Detector
- Condition: Contam-Water
- Location: Fire Detection S
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: F, B, N
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960632

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RH ENGINE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH WATER WHEN FLYINGTHROUGH HEAVY RAIN - FALSE FIRE WARNING CAUSED ENGINE TO BE SHUT DOWN AND FIRE BOTTLE OPERATED - DURING REPLACEMENT OF FIRE BOTTLEIT WAS FOUND THAT THE BOTTLE DID NOT DISCHARGE

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