# SDR 3SVA20120703001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 26, 2012
- Submitted: July 3, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N357SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357SA), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 80520162
- Aircraft time: 14,121 hours
- System (JASC): [2421 · AC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2421)
- Part: Alternator
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: H, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3SVA20120703001

## Discrepancy

LEFT ALTERNATOR ANNUCIATOR LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER IN CRUISE.  LOAD METER SHOWED NO LOAD BEING CARRIED.  A/C RETURNED TO BASE.  MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AT ALTERNATOR.

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