# SDR 98ZZZX1924

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 20, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N61876](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61876), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17264861
- System (JASC): [5101 · Aircraft Structures](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5101)
- Part: Clamp
- Condition: Chafed
- Location: Engine Mount
- Part time: 4,207 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1924

## Discrepancy

THE RUBBER CUSHION CLAMP THAT SUPPORTS THE WIRE BUNDLE TO THE ALTERNATOR WAS CHAFED BY THE STEEL BRAIDING ON THE WIRE WEARING THROUGH CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MELTING TIE INSULATION.  UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE OTHER TWO CLAMPS ON SAME WIRE WERE CHAFED.

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