Summary
Shortly after take-off the warning annunciator for the 26V AC bus supply illuminated followed by a strong electrical burning smell. Power was removed from the bus and the smell diminished. After a successful landing the investigation disclosed that a power supply diode had overheated and failed.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300524 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 16/01/1993 |
| Location | Melbourne |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 26/05/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Electrical system, Fumes |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Fokker B.V. |
|---|---|
| Model | F28 MK 4000 |
| Registration | VH-EWD |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Melbourne VIC |
| Destination | Launceston TAS |
| Damage | Nil |