# SDR 2008FA0000857

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 14, 2008
- Submitted: December 1, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N9126M
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2816104
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Shaft
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Magneto
- Part time: 110 hours
- Component: Magneto
- Component part number: 4370
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000857

## Discrepancy

ROTATING MAGNET SHAFT BROKE IN HALF.  BROKE DIRECTLY BELOW WHERE THE ROTOR CAM GOES.  (K)

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