# SDR AU000408

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 10, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-30
- Registry model: [Piper PA-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO320B1A
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE2YL2
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Rotor
- Part number: ALH212851
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Dc Generator-Alt
- Component: Dc Generator-Alt, ALX842ILS
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000408

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LEFT ALTERNATOR SHORT CIRCUITED.  COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE.  A PROBLEM LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR RESULTED IN A GEAR UP LANDING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. SEE SDR AU000404 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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