SDR 96ZZZX4092

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
July 24, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
WC7R346J
Constant Aviation, LLC
Aircraft
N8444S
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
288290025
Part
Bolt
Part number
757388
Condition
Separated
Location
Alternator Mount
Component
Prestolite · 4111810
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

DURING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A BOLT WITH A SECURE NUT PROTRUDING FORWARD FROM THE BASE OF THE ALTERNATOR. A CLOSER LOOK INDICATED THE HEAD OF THE ALTERNATOR MOUNT BOLT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SHANK ALLOWING THE BOLT TO VIBRATE FORWARD TOWARD THE STARTER FLYWHEEL. REPLACED BOLT WITH NEW PART AND SECURED. TACHOMETER: 484.8. HOBBS: 181.8.

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