# SDR CA961001005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 17, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug C-54A
- Registry model: [Doug C-54A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-54a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R20007M2
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Lead
- Part number: C28406
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: #3 Eng Hi Tensio
- Component: Titeflex, D25388
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961001005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) #3 ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH IN CRUISE. PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN WAS CARRIED OUT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND A SHORT TO GROUND HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE LEFT MAGNETO TO THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. LEFT HIGH TENSION LEAD AND FRON TSPARK PLUG REPALCED. ENGINE GROUND CHECKED SERVICEABLE.

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