# SDR 2017FA0000392

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 7, 2017
- Submitted: August 9, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N631FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N631FT), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 288216036
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Bushing
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Magneto
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000392

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS SHOPPED FOR STALL ON LANDING.  INSPECTION OF MAGNETO`S SHOWED A COPPER COLORED DUST ON THE LT MAGNETO VENT.  BOTH MAGS WERE REPLACED, MAG INTERNAL INSPECTION SHOWED A WORN BUSHING CREATING A METALLIC DUST.  CAUSING MAGNETO TO MALFUNCTION.  TACH TIME ON LEFT MAGNETO 296 HRS.  TACH TIME ON RT MAGNETO 269HRS.

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