# SDR DLM88960260

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 2, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N976DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53257
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Battery Charger
- Condition: Failed
- Location: E/E Comp
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88960260

## Discrepancy

ON PREDEPARTURE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM 2 VENTS BELOW E AND E COMPARTMENT.  REPLACED BATTERIES AND CHARGER, OPS NORMAL.  SHOP INSPECTION DETERMINED CHARGER FAILED. PROVIDED CONTINUOUS FULL CHARGE, OVERHEATING THE BATTERY.

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