# SDR 2023FA0000812

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 6, 2023
- Submitted: December 6, 2023
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N350TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N350TS), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA 42
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 42](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 40061
- Aircraft time: 5,532 hours
- Engine: Thielt TAE1250299
- Engine time: 859 hours
- System (JASC): [2410 · Alternator-Generator Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2410)
- Part: Tensioner
- Part number: 057223K000902
- Condition: Destroyed
- Location: Zone 400
- Part time: 859 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000812

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT THE PILOTS RECEIVED AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE FOR THE RH ALTERNATOR. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE TENSIONER PULLEY FOR THE BELT DRIVEN ITEMS ON THE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED.

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