SDR WWMA9700041

Service difficulty report · Electrical Sys · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: March 22, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N286AE
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B286
System (JASC): 2450 · AC Power Distribution System
Part: Electrical Sys
Condition: Odor
Location: Avionics Bay
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

CREW REPORTED, BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE AVIONICS BAY. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AVIONICS, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HOT JUGS. COULD NOT DUPLICATE SMELL, RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.

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