# SDR 98ZZZX223

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N59829](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59829), 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: 317652081
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Magneto
- Part number: 1068291013
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Drive Gear
- Part time: 142 hours
- Component: Bendix
- 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/98ZZZX223

## Discrepancy

UPON TAKING THE CAP OFF THE MAGNETO, NOTED THAT ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR TEETH WAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE NYLON DISTRIBUTOR GEAR.  NOTE:  THE DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE REPORTED A TIMING TOOL WAS NOT USED.

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