# SDR 97ZZZX1700

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 26, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N15597](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15597), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28R-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28R7335072
- System (JASC): [2410 · Alternator-Generator Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2410)
- Part: Belt
- Part number: 452541
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Alt Drive
- Part time: 3,251 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1700

## Discrepancy

A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SUBMITTER HAS FOUND OVER THE YEARS, WITH PIPER PRODUCTS ESPECIALLY, IS THE USE OF AUTOMOTIVE OR UNAPPROVED ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELTS.  IN THIS CASE, A NAPA AUTOMOTIVE BELT WAS INSTALLED.

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