SDR 98ZZZX4479

Service difficulty report · Alternator · Cessna 340A

Difficulty date
November 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4DM
Make and model
Cessna 340A
Aircraft serial
340A0719
Engine
Cont TSIO520N
Part
Alternator
Part number
ALV9510
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
900 hours
Component
Prestolite
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

ALTERNATOR HAD IN-FLIGHT FAILURE RESULTING IN CLUTCH FAILURE. METAL FROM CLUTCH WENT INTO THE INTERNAL ENGINE AND CLOGGED OIL PUMP INLET SCREEN RESULTING IN ZERO OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR SHOWED DRIVESHAFT SEIZED FROM LACK OF LUBRICATION.

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