SDR 97ZZZX4642

Service difficulty report · Alternator

Difficulty date
October 21, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Part
Alternator
Part number
02373
Condition
Failed
Location
Dc System
Component
Ford
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

SCREWS THAT RETAIN BEARING IN PULLEY END OF HOUSING BACKED OUT. THIS ALLOWED ENTIRE SHAFT PULLEY AND FAN TO SHIFT BACK IN HOUSING UNTIL FAN BLADES CONTACTED HOUSING. ONE BLADE SEPARATED FROM HOUSING AND MADE A HOLE IN COWLING. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. SMOH: 40 HOURS.