SDR VTZA95023

Service difficulty report · Fire Loop · Bag JETSTM3201

Difficulty date
January 15, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N496UE
Make and model
Bag JETSTM3201
Aircraft serial
900
Part
Fire Loop
Part number
D2370120
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
F

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

What was found

DURING TAXI, THE LEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING ACTIVATED ON REPOSITION TO THE GATE. CREW DISCHARGED BOTH BOTTLES. MAINTENANCE LATER INSPECTED, BUT FOUND NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF FIRE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FIRE BOTTLES AND THE FIRE CONTROL UNIT. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED BUT ON TAXI OUT THE FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED AGAIN. MAINTENANCE THEN REPLACED THE FIRE DETECTION LOOP. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (Z)