# SDR 96ZZZX4734

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 15, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N68ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68ST), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-310
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-310](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-310) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 31729
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Alternator
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Engine
- Component: Prestolite
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4734

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTED ALTERNATOR FAILED EN ROUTE.  UPON TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND FORWARD BEARING HAD FAILED.  REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED UNIT.

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