SDR AU990402

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Piper PA31

Difficulty date
April 19, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31
Engine
Lyc TIO540A2C
Propeller
Hartzl HCE2YR2
Part
Bracket
Part number
LW18759
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Alternator
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
H, W
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE IDLER PULLEY TOP MOUNT BRACKET CRACKED UNDER THE LOCKWIRE. THE IDLER PULLEY WAS ALSO MOUNTED ON THE INCORRECT SHAFT (PN 19760) INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT PN LW-19237 CAUSING APPROXIMATELY 2.54 MM (0.1 INCH) MISALIGNMENT OF THE ALTERNATOR BOLT.

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