# SDR 2017FA0000602

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 2, 2017
- Submitted: November 16, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N87SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87SX), registered now
- Make and model: Amtr SX300
- Aircraft serial: 52772643
- Aircraft time: 410 hours
- Engine: Lyc O540*
- Engine time: 410 hours
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Alternator
- Part number: ALX8521R
- Condition: Failed
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000602

## Discrepancy

PILOT DISCOVERED ALTERNATOR HAD FAILED DURING FLIGHT. THE BATTERY WAS QUICKLY DEPLETED AND PILOT MANUALLY EXTENDED GEAR. THE RIGHT MAIN SLOWLY RETRACTED ON LANDING ROLLOUT.

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