# SDR AUS20011397

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 6, 2001
- Submitted: February 5, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Fokker F.28 MK 1000
- Registry model: [Fokker F.28 MK 1000](https://openairdocs.org/model/fokker-f-28-mk-1000) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Rroyce SPEY55515
- System (JASC): [2612 · Fire Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2612)
- Part: Fire Detector
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Component: Fire Detection
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011397

## Discrepancy

(AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING ON STARTUP.  FIRE BOTTLES ACTIVATED. INSPECTION COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE.  INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ENGINE INNER COWLING FIRE WARNING SENSING ELEMENT FAILED THE INSULATION TEST.

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