SDR AU991006

Service difficulty report · Connector · Boeing 747438

Difficulty date
September 13, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 747438
Part
Connector
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) NR 1 STRUT BULKHEAD CONNECTORS ARCING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE WIRING LOOM CONDUIT D8451P DRAIN HOLE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED ALLOWING A BUILD UP OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AT THE REAR OF THE CONNECTOR WHICH CAUSED DETERIORATION OF THE RUBBER INSERT WHICH ALLOWED THE PINS TO SHORT CIRCUIT.