Service difficulty report · Heat Tape · Cndair CL604

Difficulty date
June 20, 2008
Submitted
November 3, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cndair CL604
Engine
Ge CF343B
Part
Heat Tape
Part number
304310
Condition
Burned
Location
Water Line
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
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 THE 96 MONTH INSPECTION ON ACFT BURNED HEAT TAPE PART NR 3043-10 AND 3043-15 WAS DISCOVERED. THIS TAPE WAS INSTALLED UNDER A DRAWING NR 34-260W011 ON THE AFT WATER SYSTEM LINES (AFT CABIN). THE SURROUNDING INSULATION AND AFFECTED PIPING WAS DEEPLY BURNED. THE BREAKER NEVER POPPED DURING THIS INCIDENT.