As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
STARTER HOUSING BROKE AT FRONT CASTING BREAKING OFF FRONT MOTOR SHAFT SUPPORT BEARING WHICH ALLOWED STARTER SHAFT TO DROP DOWN PREVENTING POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT OF STARTER TO FLY WHEEL. CONVERSATION WITH AIRCRAFT MFG NOTED THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND THERE ARE DEFECTS IN THE FRONT CASTINGS. (K)