Service difficulty report · Connector · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
March 15, 2019
Submitted
August 17, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Aircraft time
21,037 hours
Part
Connector
Part number
MS3459LS2410P
Condition
Shorted
Location
Prop Deice
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) WHILE MAINTENANCE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING A PROP DEICE CAUTION LIGHT SNAG, EVIDENCE OF ARCHING AND DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED WITHIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR 2421-P5-2, PIN D PROPELLER ANTI-ICING SYSTEM. THE CONNECTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, FUNCTION CHECKS CARRIED OUT AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.