Service difficulty report · Apu · Lkheed 10113853

Difficulty date
March 12, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Lkheed 10113853
Part
Apu
Condition
Failed
Location
Apu Bay
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
F

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

What was found

(CAN) FLAME OBSERVED COMING FROM APU EXHAUST DUCT, NO INDICATION IN COCKPIT. GROUND CREW ACTIVATED REMOTE FIRE EXTINQUISHER SWITCH, DISCHARGING BOTTLES. APU AND COMPARTMENT INSPECTED WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE OR DAMAGE. BOTTLES REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.