# SDR CA980331018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 23, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-300
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PW120
- Propeller: Hamstd 14SF5
- System (JASC): [5720 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5720)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: S5711124120001
- Condition: Burnt
- Location: Lt Wing Spar
- Part time: 19,955 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980331018

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON ATTEMPT TO START NR 1 ENGINE, THERE WAS NO ROTATION.  THE SUPPORT BRACKET WHICH WAS USED FOR THE STARTER/GENERATOR GROUND LEAD WAS FOUND BURNED THROUGH.  IT WAS BURNED AT THE HI-LOCKS AND WAS LOOSE.  INCIDENT REPORTED TO ATR SUPPORT FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.  PART TC:  26,773.

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