SDR 98ZZZX2961

Service difficulty report · Generator · Lear 31A

Difficulty date
July 9, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N444HC
Make and model
Lear 31A
Aircraft serial
064
Part
Generator
Part number
23080023
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Eng Start/Gen
Part time
1,429 hours
Component
Lucas
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

LEFT ENGINE STARTER/GENERATOR DRIVE END BEARING FAILED CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF STARTER/GENERATOR. (IN-FLIGHT). STARTER/GENERATOR DRIVE SHAFT FAILED TO SHEAR AS DESIGNED RESULTING IN SEVERE VIBRATION, ENGINE IN-FLIGHT SHUT DOWN, ENGINE DAMAGE. SHAFT TESTING BY LUCAS ASEROSPACE SHOWED NORMAL AS DESIGNED.

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