# SDR BLI2002F00001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 20, 2002
- Submitted: May 15, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N65AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65AE), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 421B
- Registry model: [Cessna 421B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 421B0953
- Engine: Cont GTSIO520F
- System (JASC): [2421 · AC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2421)
- Part: Alternator
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BLI2002F00001

## Discrepancy

LEFT ALTERNATOR FAILED TO COME ON LINE WHEN DEPARTURE WAS ATTEMPTED.  ALTERNATOR WAS SHIPPED BY US TO REPAIR STATION.  THEY INSTALLED IT AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AND TO OUR FACILITY.

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