# SDR MALA975451

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N802MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N802MA), registered now
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
- Aircraft serial: 245
- Engine: Pwa PW120A
- System (JASC): [2612 · Fire Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2612)
- Part: Connector
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975451

## Discrepancy

ON START, LEFT ENGINE FAILED TO LIGHT OFF ON 2 START ATTEMPTS.  LOOSE WIRE CONNECTION ON LEFT FIRE HANDLE FUEL VALVE MICROSWITCH ADJUSTED.  OPS CHECKS GOOD.  (M)

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