# SDR CA121025008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 24, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech B200
- Registry model: [Beech B200](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT642A
- Propeller: Mcauly 4HFR34C754
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Battery
- Part number: RG380E44
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Master
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121025008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER START IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RT GENERATOR HAD A 80 PERCENT LOAD.  THE CREW SHUTDOWN AND CONTACTED MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY HAD SHORTED OUT INTERNALLY.  THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THE ACFT WAS STARTED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

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