What it covers
The engine driven component that generates alternating current (AC) for aircraft with AC electrical systems. Does not include AC alternators on light piston-engine power aircraft with direct current (DC) electrical systems. Does not include single units used for both engine starting and electric power generating. Typical parts are bearing, shaft, housing, and integrated drive generator (IDG) which contains both AC and DC generators.
Service difficulty reports · 4,272
Reports filed under 2421, newest first.
| 1995 | 34 |
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| 1996 | 91 |
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| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 218 |
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2021 | 159 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 171 |
| 2025 | 125 |
| 2026 | 123 |
SDR ABXA20261019472Generator · faultedL GEN DRIVE DISC LIGHT FLICKERING ON PUSHBACK AFTER ENGINE STARTA/C RETURNED TO THE GATE (BTB) AND MTX GROUNDED A/C. MTX DEFERRED LH GEN FOR DEPARTURE IAW MEL ABX MEL 24-00-1-1 MEL PROCEDURES C/W A/C DOWNGRADED TO ETOPS 120 PLACARD ROTATED MEL PLACARD INSTALLESDR N3XR202610130001Control Unit · burnedTHE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED AFTER A PREVIOUS RESET. THE ACU (ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT) P/N-AC2101, S/N-Y59830 FAILED. INSTALLED A NEW ACU, AND THE FUNCTION CHECK PASSED.SDR QREA202610140007Alternator · overheatedRIGHT AC GENERATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED RH WINDSHEILD HEAT FAIL. AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE TO TXKF OCEANING FLIGHT FROM KHPN. EXITED ICING CONDITIONS AND RETURNED TO BASE AT KDXR
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