SDR QXEA200301440

Service difficulty report · Pin · Bombdr DHC8401

Difficulty date: November 16, 2003
Submitted: November 20, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N546DS
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8401
Aircraft serial: 4017
Aircraft time: 198 hours, 205 cycles
System (JASC): 2420 · AC Generation System
Part: Pin
Condition: Worn
Location: Electrical Sys
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: H

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

What was found

PDX- ON FLIGHT 9852 IN CRUISE NR 2 AC GENERATOR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RESET NR 2 AC GENERATOR PER CHECKLIST. NR 2 AC GENERATOR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN THEN FLICKERED RANDOMLY. SHUT DOWN NR 2 AC GENERATOR AS BY CHECKLIST AND LEFT IT SHUT DOWN FOR REMAINDER OF FLIGHT. NOTICED PIN E INSIDE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR 3421-P16-2 IS WORN. REPLACED PIN. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.