# SDR 97ZZZX1869

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 4, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N6687B
- Make and model: Cessna T210M
- Registry model: [Cessna T210M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 21062819
- System (JASC): [2410 · Alternator-Generator Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2410)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Alternator Adj
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1869

## Discrepancy

BOLT ATTACHING ALTERNATOR ADJUSTING BRACKET TO ENGINE FAILED.  THIS ALLOWED THE ALTERNATOR TO MOVE UNTIL ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONTACTED A GROUND CAUSING A DIRECT SHORT.  THE BOLT WAS A NON-STANDARD BOLT OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN.  UNAPPROVED PART.

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