# SDR 96ZZZX2870

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 10, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4326C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4326C), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 340A
- Registry model: [Cessna 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A0075
- System (JASC): [7714 · Engine RPM Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7714)
- Part: Tach/Generator
- Part number: 08503305
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Thru Screws
- Part time: 550 hours
- Component: Vickers
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2870

## Discrepancy

THIS IS THE SECOND TACHOMETER/GENERATOR OF THIS MODEL THAT HAD LOOSE THROUGH-SCREWS EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE SAFELY WIRED.  BOTH UNITS FAILED AND THE SAFETY WIRE WAS DONE AT THE MANUFACTURER.  PART TOTAL TIME, 550.2 HRS, 24 MONTHS.

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