SDR 96ZZZX1123

Service difficulty report · Magneto · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
February 23, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N27343
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317752163
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Magneto
Part number
D6LN2230
Condition
Defective
Location
Retard Lead
Component
Bendix
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

MAGNETO CAME INSTALLED ON FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE. WHEN CONNECTING IGNITION HARNESS, NOTED RETARD LEAD COULD BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY INTO THE MAG WITHOUT TOUCHING CONTACT FINGER SPRING. REAR COVER REMOVED TO ADJUST FINGER AND RIGHT POINT SET FOUND LOOSE, AND FIVE DEGREE SPLIT BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT POINTS. INSTALLER MADE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AND SECURED POINT ATTACHING SCREWS.

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