# SDR 97ZZZX1217

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 12, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N18MC
- Make and model: Piper PA-31P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 31P7300143
- System (JASC): [8011 · Engine Starter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8011)
- Part: Starter
- Part number: MHB4005
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Engine
- Component: Prestolite
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1217

## Discrepancy

STARTER INOPERABLE.  FOUND SHORTED OUT.  TIME 341.1 HOURS SMOH.  ONE YEAR IN SERVICE.

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