SDR RRXA96089

Service difficulty report · Fire Loop · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date: October 8, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8177U
Make and model: Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial: 45983
System (JASC): 2612 · Fire Detection
Part: Fire Loop
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Nr 4 Engine
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A, E, F

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

What was found

ON CLIMB AT 10,000 FT, NR 4 ENGINE FIRE WARNING WENT OFF. PERFORMED ENGINE FIRE AND DAMAGE CHECKLIST PER EWA QRH. DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES, RETURNED TO TJSJ, LANDED AT 273,000 LBS. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND REPOSITIONED ALL FIRE LOOP CONNECTIONS, TESTED SYSTEM IAW 26-10-0, OPS CHECKED OK.

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