Service difficulty report · Generator · Boeing 727171C

Difficulty date
May 26, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 727171C
Engine
Pwa JT8D7A
Part
Generator
Part number
976J1198
Condition
Ground Fault
Location
Nr 3 Engine
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 CRUISE FLIGHT THE #3 ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR TRIPPED OFF LINE DUE TO A DIFFERENTIAL FAULT INDICATION. CSD DISCONNECTED AND FLIGHT CONTINUED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE, GENERATOR REPLACED.