Service difficulty report · Thermostat · Boeing 767338

Difficulty date
February 28, 2004
Submitted
October 5, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 767338
Engine
Ge CF680C2*
Part
Thermostat
Part number
45618380
Condition
Failed
Location
Air Supply
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) POTABLE WATER COMPRESSOR OVERHEATING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR HAD SEIZED DUE TO THE OVERHEAT THERMOSTAT (THERMAL PROTECTOR) PN 45618-380 FAILING IN A CLOSED POSITION CAUSING THE MOTOR TO CONTINUALLY OPERATE AND FINALLY SEIZE.