# SDR AU990840

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 25, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Propeller: Rotol R3904123F27
- System (JASC): [2420 · AC Generation System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2420)
- Part: Gcu
- Part number: 51539007A
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Dc Regulator
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: C, H
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990840

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RIGHT DC GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT FAILED. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LIGHTNING STRIKE ON RIGHT PROPELLER.

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