# SDR 2003FA0000940

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 18, 2003
- Submitted: September 18, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320*
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Overheated
- Location: Alternator
- Component: Alternator
- Component part number: 4111810
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: M
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000940

## Discrepancy

ALTERNATOR HARD TO ROTATE DUE TO NON-DRIVE END BEARING BEING PRESSED INTO HOUSING TOO FAR. BEARING COVER FOUND (BLUED) DUE TOO EXCCESIVE HEAT. DRIVE PULLEY HARD TO ROTATE BY HAND. NOTE: 0 TIME SINCE OVERHAUL!

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