# SDR DLM88010247

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 12, 2001
- Submitted: February 15, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N968DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53161
- Aircraft time: 28,778 hours, 22,720 cycles
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Charger
- Condition: Overheated
- Location: Fwd E/E Bay
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: H, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88010247

## Discrepancy

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE RAMP REPORTED SMOKE COMING FROM FUSELAGE AFT OF NOSE GEAR.  FOUND BATTERIES OVERHEATED AND VERY HOT.  A/C HAD A SUNDSTRAND CHARGER INSTALLED (P/N 249001276) (S/N 5030008).  REPLACED BATTERIES AND CHARGER.

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