SDR 96ZZZX3079

Service difficulty report · Alternator · Piper PA28140

Difficulty date
April 25, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N55498
Make and model
Piper PA28140
Aircraft serial
287325420
Part
Alternator
Condition
Fluctuation
Location
Dc System
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

REMOVED ALTERNATOR DUE TO AMPMETER FLUCTUATION. INSPECTED AND DETERMINED AUTOMOTIVE TYPE. COOLING FINS WERE INSTALLED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS COMPARED TO O/H AERO ELECTRIC UNITS. ALTERNATOR REMOVED, HAD NO DATA PLATE OR ANY MARKINGS. UNIT REMOVED AND DISCARDED.

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