SDR AU980411

Service difficulty report · Diode · Gulstm AA5B

Difficulty date
March 26, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Gulstm AA5B
Engine
Lyc O360A4K
Part
Diode
Condition
Failed
Location
Dc Regulator
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
H
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) DURING CRUISE, THE 'OVER-VOLTAGE' PROTECTION ZENER DIODE FAILED, CAUSING EXTENSIVE FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS EQUIPMENT.