SDR SWAA2017041013051

Service difficulty report · Connector · Boeing 7377H4

Difficulty date: April 7, 2017
Submitted: April 10, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N427WN
Make and model: Boeing 7377H4
Aircraft serial: 29831
Aircraft time: 52,104 hours, 30,150 cycles
System (JASC): 2697 · Fire Protection System Wiring
Part: Connector
Part number: D842
Condition: Contaminated
Location: Fire Loop
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: C, N
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB OUT, WHEEL WELL FIRE LIGHT & BELL CAME ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE THEN EXTINGUISHED. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER ABOUT 1 1/2 MINUTES RIGHT BEFORE GEAR WAS EXTENDED. DECLARED EMERGENCY, AIR TURNBACK. FOUND WATER IN CONNECTOR TO WHEEL WELL LOOP. CLEANED AND DRIED PER AMM.

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