# SDR 2016FA0000083

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 9, 2016
- Submitted: February 12, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N253RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N253RL), registered now
- Make and model: Beech A36TC
- Registry model: [Beech A36TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36tc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: EA131
- Engine: Cont TSIO520*
- System (JASC): [2400 · Electrical Power System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2400)
- Part: Motor
- Part number: 583800901
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Not Reported
- 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/2016FA0000083

## Discrepancy

BRUSH BROKE LOOSE AND LODGED IN MOTOR.  MOTOR SHORTED AND SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT.

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