Service difficulty report · Connector · Dhav DHC2MK1

Difficulty date
December 17, 2001
Submitted
February 5, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC2MK1
Aircraft time
21,371 hours
Engine
Pwa R985AN14B
Part
Connector
Condition
Failed
Location
Pitot Head
Part time
21,548 hours
Component
Pitot Head · Kollsman · 518B02
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
L
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION , WHEN THE PITOT HEATER SWITCH WAS SELLECTED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD POP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE FEMALE ELECTRICAL CONNECTER TO THE PITOT HEAD HAD FAILED CAUSING A DIRECT SHORT. THE FEMALE PIN CONNECTER WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.