Service difficulty report · Alternator · Cessna 404CESSNA

Difficulty date
August 8, 2001
Submitted
September 5, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 404CESSNA
Part
Alternator
Part number
ALV9501R
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
6 cycles
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
H
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ALTERNATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY BOLTS LOOSE WITH TWO OF THE BOLTS HAVING COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND LAYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE COWL. REAR BEARING COLLAPSED. INCORRECT TAB WASHERS USED. TAB WASHERS WERE FOR USE ON A 6.35MM (0.25IN) BOLT WHEREAS THE BOLTS USED ONTHE ALTERNATOR WERE 4.762MM (0.185IN). UNAPPROVED PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.