Service difficulty report · Transformer · Frchld F27F

Difficulty date
January 19, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Frchld F27F
Engine
Rroyce DART5297E
Part
Transformer
Part number
P321B95B
Condition
Failed
Location
Cockpit
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
H, D

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

What was found

(CAN) RESISTANCE ON WINDSHIELD HAD INCREASED. NEW WINDOW ORDERED. NEXT APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD HEAT, THE TRANSFORMER OVERHEATED AND FILLED THE COCKPIT WITH SMOKE. REPLACED.