# SDR CA000329042

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 28, 2000
- Submitted: July 5, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 17,597 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Alternator
- Part number: ALU8421LS
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Internal
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000329042

## Discrepancy

(CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AMMETERS WERE SHOWING A DISCHARGE AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR POPPED.   ALTERNATOR FOUND TO BE SHORTED INTERNALLY.

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