# SDR 97ZZZX3917

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 21, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N68956](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68956), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 15282415
- Engine: Lyc O235L2C
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Coil
- Part number: M3975
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Magneto
- Part time: 551 hours
- Component: Slick
- 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/97ZZZX3917

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND BAD COIL IN MAGNETO.  MAGNETO IN LEFT POSITION.  AIRCRAFT ENGINE WOULD DIE WHEN LEFT MAG WAS SELECTED.

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