SDR UIEA2014040300137

Service difficulty report · Pdu · Boeing 74747UF

Difficulty date: April 2, 2014
Submitted: April 4, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N493MC
Make and model: Boeing 74747UF
Aircraft serial: 29254
Aircraft time: 63,836 hours, 10,136 cycles
System (JASC): 2550 · Cargo Compartments
Part: Pdu
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Cargo Bay
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

STEERABLE PDU AT 5R FAILED DURING NOSE LOADING, CAUSED STRONG ELEC SCENT IN UPPER DECK & FLIGHT DECK AFTER FAILURE, UPON INSPECTION FOUND BREAKER OPEN. NOTIFIED MCC OF ISSUE & SCENT DEFERRED PDU IAW MEL 25-53-01. BREAKER OPENED & RAISED MDDR 4732.

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