SDR YENA200210

Service difficulty report · Wire Harness · Airbus A320232

Difficulty date
May 28, 2002
Submitted
May 29, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N520JB
Make and model
Airbus A320232
Aircraft serial
1446
Aircraft time
4,126 hours, 1,879 cycles
Part
Wire Harness
Part number
3070581102
Condition
Frayed
Location
Seat 7abc & 8abc
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

On Flt#20, TPA to JFK, Passenger noticed sparks coming from a wire on the floor at seat row #8A/C left. Turned live TV'S OFF, did not stop sparking, pulled LTV CB's and sparking stopped.T/S found seat to seat cable for seat 8ABC to 7ABC pinched by passenger foot to seat frame causing short and sparks. Placed entire LTV on MEL 25-22-03, CB'S collared till cable is replaced. OK to continue. Removed and replaced seat to seat cable 7ABC to 8ABC IAW MM 23-37-00, system CK OK. Placard removed.

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