# SDR AU000874

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 5, 2000
- Submitted: October 3, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320H2AD
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Alternator
- Part number: 318
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Dc Generator-Alt
- Component: Dc Generator-Alt
- Stage of operation: CL
- 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/AU000874

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED.  INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULT.  SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSED BY STICKING BRUSH.  (X)

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