SDR SIMA1271

Service difficulty report · Connector · Aerosp ATR42300

Difficulty date: May 6, 2000
Submitted: June 22, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N223AT
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42300
Aircraft serial: 223
System (JASC): 2430 · DC Generating System
Part: Connector
Condition: Loose
Location: Gcu
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: H, J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

FLT 9757 - ORD - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, NR 1 DC GEN KICKED OFF LINE AND RESET, NR 1 GEN GCU SHOWS GEN FAULT AND BPCU SHOWS CONTACTOR FAULT. FOUND CANNON PLUG 411VC AND 401VC LOOSE. TIGHTENED IAW STANDARD PRACTICES. RESET NR 1 GEN GCU AND BPCU, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)

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