SDR 97ZZZX3705

Service difficulty report · Alternator · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
July 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
LF1R294K
Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.
Aircraft
N9277N
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
2843051
Part
Alternator
Part number
680500
Condition
Broken Ear
Location
Forward Pivot
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FORWARD ALTERNATOR HOUSING BROKEN AT PIVOT BOLT EAR. INSPECTED INSTALLATION AND DETERMINED BELT TENSION TOO TIGHT. LYCOMING SI 1129A PERTAINS TO THIS SUBJECT. PROPER BELT TENSION IS PARTICULARLY CRITICAL ON LYCOMING ENGINES.

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