SDR QXEA2013042900871

Service difficulty report · Generator · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: April 29, 2013
Submitted: May 3, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N435QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4232
Aircraft time: 10,540 hours, 11,453 cycles
System (JASC): 2434 · DC Generator-Alternator
Part: Generator
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Nr 1 Dc
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: H, J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AFTER LEVELING AT CRUISE ALTITUDE, FL220 NR1 AND NR2 DC GENERATOR CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. COMPLIED WITH EMER/ABNORMAL CHECKLIST. NR 2 DC GENERATOR RESET. NR 1 DC GENERATOR FAILED TO RESET. COMPLIED WITH NR 1 DC GENERATOR CHECKLIST. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS FROM REMAINING ELECTRICAL SOURCES. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF THE MAIN 28VDC GENERATOR SYS REF AMM 24-31-00-710-802. VERIFIED NORMAL OPERATION OF NR 1 AND NR 2 DC GENERATOR SYSTEM. RETURNED TO SERVICE.