Service difficulty report · Wire · Beech A100

Difficulty date
February 17, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Beech A100
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Wire
Part number
RG58RG6
Condition
Shorted
Location
Nr 2 Comm System
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) THE 90 DEGREE HEAT DUCT ON THE RIGHT HAND OF THE COPILOT'S RUDDER PEDALS DIRECTS HOT AIR ONTO THE NR 2 COMM, AND DME COAXIAL WIRE BUNDLES. OVER TIME , THIS CAUSED CABLE DAMAGE MELTING THE WIRE AND ALLOWING THE CENTER CONDUCTOR TO SHORT TO THE SHIELD. DAMAGE LIMITED TO A SIX INCH AREA. FLEET CAMPAIGN TO BE CARRIED OUT.

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