# SDR AUS20030488

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 24, 2003
- Submitted: June 16, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna 404CESSNA
- Engine: Cont GTSIO520M
- Propeller: Mcauly 3FF32C501
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 642985
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Dc Alternator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030488

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ALTERNATOR CAPACITOR RETAINING BRACKET FAILED. CAPACITOR SHORTCIRCUITING ON POSITIVE PLATE.

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