SDR EIAA2010055

Service difficulty report · Cable · Boeing 747212B

Difficulty date: September 8, 2010
Submitted: September 10, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N486EV
Make and model: Boeing 747212B
Aircraft serial: 20888
Aircraft time: 96,727 hours, 22,628 cycles
System (JASC): 2597 · Equipment/Furnishings Wiring
Part: Cable
Condition: Failed
Location: Cockpit Seat
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

WHILE LOWERING THE FLIGHT ENGINEER SEAT ELECTRICALLY, HEARD LOUD POP, SMELLED ELEC SMOKE. PULLED F/E SEAT CIRCUIT BREAKER. CLEANED UP THE TRACK AND PERFORMED FE ELECT OPS CHECK PER MM 25-11-02, FOUND NORMAL. ACCOMPLISHED CABIN SMOKE INSPECTION PER MM 5-51-50, FOUND ACFT OK FOR CONTINUE OK.

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