Service difficulty report · Controller · Dhav DHC6300

Difficulty date
November 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC6300
Engine
Pwa PT6A27
Part
Controller
Part number
SYLZ50157
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Windshield
Component
Barbercol
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD HEAT SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROLLER FOR THE LEFT SIDE WAS NOT CONTROLLING THE TIME ON AND OFF, THUS THE WINDSHIELD WAS BEING HEATED LONGER THAN RECOMMENDED.