SDR 96ZZZX3689

Service difficulty report · Coil · Piper PA32300

Difficulty date
June 24, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4135R
Make and model
Piper PA32300
Aircraft serial
3240452
Engine
Lyc IO540K1A5
Part
Coil
Part number
103493101
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Magneto
Part time
1,677 hours
Component
Bendix · S6LN1209
Stage of operation
NR
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

LEFT AND RIGHT MAGNETOS FAILED BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE COILS WHEN HEATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. AIRCRAFT ON FERRY FLIGHT TO PERFORM ANNUAL INSPECTION. AD 94-01-03R2 REQUIRED AT ANNUAL OR 100 HOURS. AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN OUT OF ANNUAL FOR 4 YEARS. SUGGEST AD TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT.

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