Service difficulty report · Brushes

Difficulty date
January 28, 2003
Submitted
February 19, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont IO520BB
Part
Brushes
Condition
Dirty
Location
Magneto
Part time
500 hours
Component
Magneto · Slick
Component part number
6310
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

MAGNETO REMOVED FROM ENGINE FOR 500 HOUR INSPECTION IAW MM. DURING INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE CARBON BRUSH WAS RUBBING AND CAUSING CARBON DUST.