# SDR AU990404

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 1, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Dc Generator
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990404

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ALTERNATOR FIELD WIRE BROKEN ON AIRCRAFT SIDE OF THE ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR.  BATTERY DISCHARGED CAUSING A TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

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