SDR 96ZZZX2579

Service difficulty report · Impulse Coupler · Piper PA32300

Difficulty date
April 2, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3044K
Make and model
Piper PA32300
Aircraft serial
327940025
Engine
Lyc IO540K1B5
Part
Impulse Coupler
Part number
103493704
Condition
Worn
Location
Magneto
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

MAGNETO SQAWKED AS DEAD. REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED MAGNETO, FOUND COIL TAB BENT UPWARD TO MAKE UP FOR THE ERODED CONDITION OF TAB. TAB HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH METAL AREA OF ROTOR. WORN THROUGH, GROUNDING MAG. IMPULSE COUPLING WORN SO BADLY AS TO NARROWLY MISS CONTACT WITH STOP POSTS DURING ENGINE RUN MODE. IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING BROKEN. THIS MAGNETO HAS 250 HRS SINCE ENGINE OVERHAUL. WHILE SERVICING TIRES TO MOVE AIRCRAFT OUT OF HANGAR, NOTED MISSING SCREWS ON LEFT FUEL TANK.

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