FAA's Reported Wire Incidents –September 2008

Author: Lectromec GSD Team

November 6, 2008

The following are the wire incidents reported in the FAA’s September 2008 Advisory Circular 43-16A – Alert Number 362 [Original Document Here] http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/aviation_maintenance/media/2008/2008_09_Alert.pdf

Incident #1

FAA Control Number: MWE2008F00032

Aircraft Make: DOUG

Aircraft Model: DC981

Part Name: Wire

Part Condition: Broken

Difficultly Date: 8/19/2008

Part Location: Emergency Light

Emergency floor level lights inoperative from row 9 to 20. Repaired broken wire in center.  Section of light track. (k)

Incident #2

FAA Control Number: 2008FA0000561

Aircraft Make: PIPER

Aircraft Model: PA44180

Part Name: Wire

Part Condition: Broken

Difficultly Date: 05/13/2008

Part Location: Alternator

Internal failure due to broken wires internally, heavy sparking inside engine compartment.