# SDR AU990518

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 3, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 58
- Registry model: [Beech 58](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-58) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C512
- System (JASC): [2562 · Emergency Locator Beacon](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2562)
- Part: Battery
- Part number: MN1300
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Elt
- Component: Ack, E01
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990518

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ELT BATTERY LEAKING CAUSING CORROSION ON THE BATTERY CASE.  THE BATTERY WAS LEAKING ALONG A DETERIORATED `POWER CHECK STRIP'P.  THE BATTERIES WERE FITTED ON THE 15TH SEPTEMBER 1998 WITH A BEST IF INSTALLED BEFORE JANUARY 2002 DATE.

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