SDR MALA060580

Service difficulty report · Wire Harness · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
October 16, 2006
Submitted
October 19, 2006
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N426XJ
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B426
Aircraft time
20,995 hours, 23,273 cycles
Part
Wire Harness
Condition
Odor
Location
Dc System
Stage of operation
AP
How discovered
O
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

INTENSE SULFUR BURNING SMELL IN FLIGHT DECK AND CABIN ON APPROACH. GROUND CREW SMELLED INTENSE ODOR WHEN OPENING CARGO BIN. FOUND SEVERAL CHAFED, BURNT, AND/OR NICKED WIRES BEHIND ACCESS PANEL BELOW CAPTAIN'S SIDE, LOWER CB PANEL. PERFORMED REPAIRS AS REQUIRED. REF: MM409 270725 AND WORK PACKAGE DATED 10/17/06 FOR DETAILS. NO BURNING SMELL NOTED.

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