# SDR 2026FA0000211

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 24, 2026
- Submitted: March 25, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cirrus SR22T
- Registry model: [Cirrus SR22T](https://openairdocs.org/model/cirrus-design-sr22t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 350 hours
- Engine: Cont TSIO550K
- Engine time: 350 hours
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Brush Block
- Part number: ALE3045BSS
- Condition: Exploded
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 350 hours
- Component: Alternator, Hartzl
- Component part number: ES10024
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: D, Z, G
- Precautionary procedure: H, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000211

## Discrepancy

ALTERNATOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL DURING FLIGHT. LANDED. ALT CHECKED FINE. PULLED BRUSH BLOCK ASSEMBLY. AND IT FELL INTO A MILLION PIECES. SEE VIDEO LINK WHILE ITS ACTIVE. SUSPECT CHINESE COMPONENTS FROM HET. FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED.

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