# SDR CA050712011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 29, 2005
- Submitted: August 3, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 441
- Registry model: [Cessna 441](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-441) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Garrtt TPE33110
- System (JASC): [7497 · Ignition System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7497)
- Part: Wire Harness
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050712011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE START PROBLEM INTERMITTENT.  EXPERT TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND 2 WIRES THAT CROSSED AND HAD CHAFED TOGETHER.  ONLY A FAINT BLACK DUST AT THE CONNECTION REVEALED POTENTIAL SHORTING OF WIRES.  CORRECTED AND ENGINE START CORRECTED.

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