# SDR CA981123023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
- Engine: Pwa PW120A
- System (JASC): [2435 · Starter-Generator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2435)
- Part: Contactor
- Part number: AA4N103
- Condition: Stuck
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: E, F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981123023

## Discrepancy

(CAN) SMOKE SMELL IN FLIGHT DECK AFTER NR 1 ENGINE WAS STARTED.  FOUND THE START CONTACTOR WELDED SHUT, WHICH CAUSED THE STARTER TO CONTINUE RUNNING AND OVERHEAT.

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