# SDR AU990547

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 4, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Fire
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990547

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT ENGINE FIRE CAUSED BY MAIN ALTERNATOR WIRE TO NOISE FILTER BEING DAMAGED AND IGNITING OIL IN THE COWLING.  DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE ALTERNATOR WIRE, FILTER BOWL AND TWO HOSES.

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