# SDR MWEA001142

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 9, 2000
- Submitted: November 10, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N502ME
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48132
- Aircraft time: 45,075 hours, 30,129 cycles
- System (JASC): [7797 · Engine Indicating System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7797)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Fwd Cargo Bay
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA001142

## Discrepancy

WHILE CRUISING AT 33,000 FEET, LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE READ 50 DEGREES.  MAINTENANCE FOUND LOOSE WIRE AT BALANCING RESISTOR SPOOL AND RESOLDERED WIRE.

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