SDR 96ZZZX4414

Service difficulty report · Adapter · Mooney M20C

Difficulty date
August 2, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6980V
Make and model
Mooney M20C
Aircraft serial
201195
Part
Adapter
Part number
800331721
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Dc System
Component
Electrodelta · VR415F
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

QEM REGULATOR, P/N 20082, WAS NOT AVAILABLE SO A ELECTRODELTA REGULATOR, P/N VR415F, THAT HAS A DIFFERENT CONNECTOR WAS INSTALLED WITH ADAPTER CABLE, P/N 800331-721. THE QEM REGULATOR INTERNAL GROUND ORIGINALLY ATTACHED TO SHELL OF ALUMINUM MS TYPE CANNON PLUG, ADAPTER ELIMINATES GROUND PATH. AFTER INSTALLATION, MS PORTION OF PLUG WAS LAYING AGAINST REGULATOR MAKING HIGH RESISTANCE CONTACT CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OF CHARGING SYSTEM. RE-LOCATING GROUND CORRECTED CONDITION. MANUFACTURER OF REGULATOR SHOULD CAUTION ABOUT THIS.

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