# SDR EVCA2015032300001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 18, 2015
- Submitted: March 23, 2015
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N282AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282AE), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 206L-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 51452
- Aircraft time: 12,692 hours, 66,348 cycles
- System (JASC): [2400 · Electrical Power System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2400)
- Part: Relay
- Part number: SM20ACD200A21
- Condition: Overheated
- Location: Zone 100
- Stage of operation: AP
- 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/EVCA2015032300001

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED SMELL OF BURNING OF WIRES IN COCKPIT AND DC LOAD METER WAS PEGGED BEYOND 100%. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT AND FOUND THE 2K3 (LINE CONTROL) RELAY TO HAVE EVIDENCE OF OVERHEATING. FOUND LINE CONTROL RELAY DIODE TO FAIL OHM MEASUREMENT CHECK.

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