SDR 98ZZZX3926

Service difficulty report · Alternator · Mooney M20F

Difficulty date
October 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5000F
Make and model
Mooney M20F
Aircraft serial
221363
Part
Alternator
Part number
ALY8420
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
283 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
H
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

PILOT LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. ON INSPECTION, THE ALTERNATOR FAN WAS FOUND DESTROYED AND LODGED IN THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET AND ENGINE BAFFELS. SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLE CAUSE SEEMS TO BE FRAME CRACKS OR DAMAGE DONE PREVIOUSLY TO CAUSE A FAN SEPARATION UNDER ROTATIONAL FORCE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED CHECKING THE FAN EVERY 100 HOURS OR EVERY ANNUAL. FOR CRACKS OR DEFECTS OR AS IN AD 72-15-02.

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