# SDR GAIA0710

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 26, 2007
- Submitted: August 10, 2007
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N180AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180AX), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727222
- Aircraft serial: 20041
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7B
- System (JASC): [2697 · Fire Protection System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2697)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Nr3 Eng Pylon
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA0710

## Discrepancy

DURING DESCENT, THE NR 3 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF.  AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE.  INSPECTION REVEALED A  SHORTED WIRE IN THE NR 3 ENGINE PYLON AT PLUG AT PLUG D4184P.  THE WIRE WAS REPAIRED AND THE ENGINE AND FIRE WARNING OPS CHECKED GOOD ON THE GROUND.  AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (K)

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