# SDR WRLA95039

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 2, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N275WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275WA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-11
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48631
- Engine: Pwa PW4462
- System (JASC): [7412 · Exciter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7412)
- Part: Exciter Unit
- Part number: 106216301
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WRLA95039

## Discrepancy

DURNG TAXI, CREW EXPERIENCED A NR 1 ENGINE 'A' IGNITION FAILURE.  CAPTAIN ELECTED TO RETURN TO GATE.  MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE NR 1 IGNITION 'A' EXCITER UNIT.  RTS CHECK PERFORMED, NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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