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A B737-400 electrical system failed at lift off for 3-4 second and then returned to normal so the flight continued to the filed destination with systems apparently normal.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 987717 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201201 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Dawn |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-400 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Electrical Power |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
On takeoff; at wheel lift off; a momentary loss of electrical power for approximately 3-4 seconds occurred. At same time a loud 'clicking' sound from an electrical relay at the top of the P-18 panel was heard. All the cockpit instrumentation and other lights on the flight deck were completely out (no standby AC/dc power observed.) it was dark enough that I could not observe whether the instruments were actually operating; but light enough that the aircraft continued takeoff climb by outside visual reference. No other warnings; aural or visual occurred. The electrical power and instrument lighting was restored when the relay 'clicking' sound stopped. After analyzing the electrical system's status and reviewing applicable QRH procedures; and observing nothing abnormal; I continued the climb and routing VFR to destination. The electrical 'gremlin' did not return; but the flight remained in VFR conditions with enroute VFR alternates monitored. I informed dispatch via ACARS and he relayed from maintenance no electrical history of that nature; reported maintenance entry occurrence to maintenance on arrival.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A B737-400 electrical system failed at lift off for 3-4 second and then returned to normal so the flight continued to the filed destination with systems apparently normal.
Narrative: On takeoff; at wheel lift off; a momentary loss of electrical power for approximately 3-4 seconds occurred. At same time a loud 'clicking' sound from an electrical relay at the top of the P-18 Panel was heard. All the cockpit instrumentation and other lights on the flight deck were completely out (no Standby AC/DC power observed.) It was dark enough that I could not observe whether the instruments were actually operating; but light enough that the aircraft continued takeoff climb by outside visual reference. No other warnings; aural or visual occurred. The electrical power and instrument lighting was restored when the relay 'clicking' sound stopped. After analyzing the electrical system's status and reviewing applicable QRH procedures; and observing nothing abnormal; I continued the climb and routing VFR to destination. The electrical 'gremlin' did not return; but the flight remained in VFR conditions with enroute VFR alternates monitored. I informed Dispatch via ACARS and he relayed from maintenance no electrical history of that nature; reported maintenance entry occurrence to maintenance on arrival.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.