Service difficulty report · Ignition Lead · Dhav DHC3

Difficulty date
February 23, 2016
Submitted
April 22, 2016
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC3
Aircraft time
36,990 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A34
Part
Ignition Lead
Part number
CH5339904
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
509 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE LEFT HAND IGNITION LEAD, P/N CH53399-04, WAS FOUND TO BE WORN AT THE IGNITER ATTACHMENT END. THE LEAD HAD 509.2 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION. THIS OPERATOR HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION LEADS FAILING.