SDR 97ZZZX5130

Service difficulty report · Magneto · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date: November 25, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N59829
Make and model: Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial: 317652081
Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
System (JASC): 7414 · Magneto/Distributor
Part: Magneto
Condition: Failed
Location: Distrib Gears
Part time: 1,602 hours
Component: Electrosys
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: Y
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AFTER DEPARTURE AND CLIMBING THROUGH 1,200 FEET AGL, PILOT REPORTED THE LEFT ENGINE POPPED TWICE AND SHUT DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THE MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEARS WERE STRIPPED. ALSO NOTED WAS THE BUSHING IN THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS WORN OUT.

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