# SDR AU970660

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 26, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 400A
- Registry model: [Beech 400A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawker-beechcraft-400a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT15D5
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Battery
- Part number: 407610
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Battery
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970660

## Discrepancy

(AUS) BATTERY FAULTY - REPORTED AS FLAT PRIOR TO ENGINE START - ON COMPLETION OF THE FLIGHT THE BATTERY WAS INSPECTED AND WAS FOUNDTO HAVE BULGED ALL AROUND BY AT LEAST 6.35MM (0.25IN) - NO WARNING LIGHTS HAD ILLUMINATED DURING THE FLIGHT

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