# SDR 97ZZZX4254

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N4301C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4301C), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318353001
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Distributor Blk
- Part number: 10391586
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Magneto
- Component: Bendix, 103493104
- 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/97ZZZX4254

## Discrepancy

WORN OR LOOSE BEARING IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK ALLOWED DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ASSEMBLY TO JUMP TEETH AND GET OUT OF TIME WITH ROTOR.

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