SDR C2XA99IA588

Service difficulty report · Valve · Aerosp ATR42500

Difficulty date: November 8, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N16450
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42500
Aircraft serial: 510
System (JASC): 3610 · Pneumatic Distribution System
Part: Valve
Part number: 311489201
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation: NR
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

IAH - DURING FLIGHT 3557, THE CREW REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO IAH WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE AIR SWITCHING VALVE, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

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