# SDR AU981401

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 12, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT75A2
- Propeller: Rotol R3544123F13
- System (JASC): [2611 · Smoke Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2611)
- Part: Smoke Detector
- Part number: 72111211000
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Cargo Bay
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981401

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CARGO BAY SMOKE DETECTOR FAULTY.  FALSE INDICATION RESULTED IN FIRING OF THE CARGO BAY FIRE BOTTLE.

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