Service difficulty report · Fire Detector · Beech B200C

Difficulty date
February 29, 2000
Submitted
July 5, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech B200C
Engine
Pwa PT6A41
Part
Fire Detector
Part number
473275
Condition
Shorted
Location
Wiring
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) THE CREW REPORTED THAT DURING FLIGHT THE LEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE LIGHT INDICATION OCCURS ONLY AFTER PRECIPITATION OR AIRCRAFT WASHING. FOUND FIRE DETECTOR TRIGGER VOLTAGE LEAKING THROUGH WIRE INSULATION WHEN IT IS WET.

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