Service difficulty report · Loop · Dhav DHC7102

Difficulty date
September 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC7102
Engine
Pwa PT6A50
Propeller
Hamstd 24PF305
Part
Loop
Part number
896431
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E, F

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

What was found

(CAN) ON CLIMB OUT, THE NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND BOTH FIRE BOTTLES WERE DISCHARGED. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND NO ACTUAL FIRE. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM BEING CHECKED FOR FAULT. INSPECTION FOUND THE FIRE LOOPS WERE CROSSED ON INSTALLATION.