# SDR 97ZZZX27

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 25, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5JN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5JN), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-160
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-160](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-160) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 281528
- System (JASC): [2410 · Alternator-Generator Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2410)
- Part: Bracket
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Alt Belt Adj
- 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/97ZZZX27

## Discrepancy

ALTERNATOR BRACKET CITED IS ONE HAVING ELONGATED HOLE FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION.  THE CRACK LOCATION WAS AT THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE BRACKET, AND CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH.  NO REPAIR OTHER THAN REPLACEMENT.

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