Service difficulty report · Switch · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
May 12, 2019
Submitted
August 17, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Aircraft time
12,997 hours
Part
Switch
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Spoiler Clutch
Part time
13,916 hours
Component
Clutch
Component part number
82740061021
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
W
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 OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE SPOILER JAM DETECT SYSTEM, MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED SPLR 1/2 PUSH OFF SWITCHES INDICATING INCORRECTLY. TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED THAT WHILE THE WIRING TESTED SERVICEABLE, SWITCHES S5 AND S7 WERE IN REVERSED POSITIONS ON THE ASSEMBLY (FROM NEW A/C DELIVERY). THE ASSEMBLY WAS CORRECTED, TESTED SERVICEABLE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (TC# 20190514020)