Service difficulty report · Drive Gear · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date
November 24, 2006
Submitted
January 12, 2007
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N856SP
Make and model
Cessna 172S
Aircraft serial
172S8124
Engine
Lyc IO360A1A
Part
Drive Gear
Part number
9301001
Condition
Failed
Location
Starter
Component
Starter · Lamar
Component part number
PM2401H
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

STARTER WAS REMOVED AFTER THE DRIVE GEAR BROKE INTO PIECES AND JAMMED STARTER FROM TURNING. COMPLETE STARTER WAS REPLACED WITH REBUILT ASSEMBLY. SUB-PART (BENDIX DRIVE) IS PN 9301001. THIS MECHANIC HAS SEEN THIS FAILURE 4 TO 5 TIMES. BOTH 12 AND 24 VOLT UNITS. (K)

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