# SDR E3MA20110606

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 3, 2011
- Submitted: June 6, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N527ME
- Make and model: Urocop EC135T2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC135T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec135t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0552
- Aircraft time: 3,048 hours
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIUS2B2
- System (JASC): [3397 · Light System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3397)
- Part: Terminal
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Search Light
- Component: Search Light
- Component part number: 099799100
- Stage of operation: HO
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/E3MA20110606

## Discrepancy

DURING HOVER OPERATION, THE PILOT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE BOOT AROUND THE CYCLIC.  AFTER LANDING A VISUAL INSP IN THE AREA BELOW THE CYCLIC BOOT COVER REVEALED LOOSE RING TERMINALS (ON WIRES 2006N AND 2008N) FOR THE MOVEABLE SEARCH LIGHT.

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