SDR GAIA98126

Service difficulty report · Radar Scope · Boeing 727222

Difficulty date
November 23, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N90AX
Make and model
Boeing 727222
Aircraft serial
20040
Part
Radar Scope
Part number
6225128001
Condition
Failed
Location
Cockpit
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DAY - DURING DESCENT INTO DAY, SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE WEATHER DISPLAY UNIT ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, THEN THE DISPLAY SCREEN FLASHED. THE CREW IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM OFF, THEN PULLED THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR THE SAME SYSTEM. THE SMOKE AND SMELL DISSIPATED QUICKLY. THE AIRCRAFT LANDING WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. REMOVED AND REPLACED WEATHER RADAR DISPLAY UNIT. OPERATIONALLY CHECKS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)