# SDR WRLA98090

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N272WA
- Make and model: Doug MD-11
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48437
- System (JASC): [2450 · AC Power Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2450)
- Part: Connector
- Part number: 66586F0
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Nr 2 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/WRLA98090

## Discrepancy

DURING TAXI FOR TAKEOFF, FLIGHT CREW WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN ELECTRICAL POWER FROM NR 2 ENGINE IDG.  FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO GATE FOR MAINTENANCE.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND ELECTRICAL CANNON PLUG ON FIREWALL (CORE-6 POSITION) WAS CONTAMINATED WITH DIRT, AND NOT ALLOWING PROPER CONTACT.  MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL CLEANED CANNON PLUG AND PERFORMED ENGINE RUN.  IDG CAME ON LINE WITH NO FAULTS.  A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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