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Service difficulty report · Magneto · Piper PA28161

Difficulty date
March 3, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
NX42404M
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc
Aircraft
N153ER
Make and model
Piper PA28161
Aircraft serial
2841178
Engine
Lyc O320D3G
Part
Magneto
Part number
4371
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
757 hours
Component
Slick
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

WHEN THE MAGNETO WAS DISASSEMBLED, NOTED THE BEARING CAP ASSEMBLY HAD WORN ENOUGH TO BECOME A LOOSE FIT IN THE MAGNETO HOUSING RESULTING IN CONTACT BETWEEN THE ROTOR AND POLE SHOES DURING OPERATION. THE BEARING CAP ASSEMBLY RETAINING HARDWARE WAS STILL IN A TORQUED CONDITION.

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