# SDR USAAF97057

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N882US
- Make and model: Fokker F.28 MK 0100
- Registry model: [Fokker F.28 MK 0100](https://openairdocs.org/model/fokker-f-28-mk-0100) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 11334
- System (JASC): [4920 · APU Core Engine](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4920)
- Part: Aux Power Unit
- Part number: GTCP36150RR
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Tail Section
- Part time: 2,079 hours
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAAF97057

## Discrepancy

PIT/ERI - FLT 502 - ON DESCENT INTO ERI, THE APU SHUT DOWN AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE SPEED BRAKE WAS DEPLOYED.  A 'LOW AGENT' FOR THE APU FIRE SYSTEM ALSO ILLUMINATED.  THE FLIGHT LANDED ERI WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE APU ASSY.  US AIRWAYS S/N P108RR.  (X)

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