# SDR DLM88031130

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 24, 2003
- Submitted: February 17, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N911DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49542
- Aircraft time: 43,384 hours, 36,058 cycles
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Charger
- Part number: 203BC1021
- Part serial: 808
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: E/E Comp
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: M
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88031130

## Discrepancy

AFTER PDC AND CREW WALKAROUND, RAMP NOTED SMOKE (ACTUALLY STEAM) FROM E&E DOOR AREA.  DISCOVERED SHIPS BATTERIES IN OVERHEATED STATE AND BATTERY CHARGER FAIL IN HIGH CHARGER MODE.  REPLACED BATTERY & CHARGER.

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