# SDR 9WQR202609170736

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 15, 2026
- Submitted: September 17, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [El Aero Services LLC, repair station 9WQR791C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/9WQR791C/el-aero-services-llc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N7299](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7299), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 182P
- Registry model: [Cessna 182P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18263086
- Aircraft time: 6,486 hours
- Engine: Cont IO550D
- Engine time: 1,011 hours
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Alternator
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9WQR202609170736

## Discrepancy

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE BUT STILL WEDGED IN THE MOUNT, AND THE FAN BLADES RUBBING ON THE ENGINE/ALTERNATOR MOUNT.  THE ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLT WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER COWLING, THE NUT AND WASHER WERE NOT FOUND.  IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE NUT VIBRATED LOOSED DURING OPERATION, ALLOWING THE BOLT TO WORK ITS WAY FREE.  THE ALTERNATOR AND THE MOUNT WERE BOTH DAMAGED AND REPLACED.

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