SDR 99ZZZX1646

Service difficulty report · Capacitor · Piper PA32300

Difficulty date
April 19, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N55209
Make and model
Piper PA32300
Aircraft serial
327340105
Engine
Lyc IO540K1A5
Part
Capacitor
Part number
10349276
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Magneto
Part time
250 hours
Component
S6LN1200
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

DURING GROUND RUN, NOTED THE LEFT MAG HAD NO RPM DROP DURING A MAG CHECK. SWITCHED THE LEFT MAG OFF AND THE ENGINE STAYED RUNNING. CHECKED THE IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM AND DETERMINED IT TO BE CONNECTED AND OPERATING PROPERLY. REPLACED THE CAPACITOR AND THE SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECKED OK.

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