Service difficulty report · Alternator · Cessna U206G

Difficulty date
June 23, 2000
Submitted
August 30, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna U206G
Aircraft time
7,419 hours
Engine
Cont IO520F
Part
Alternator
Part number
DOFF10300B
Condition
Failed
Location
Alternator
Stage of operation
DE
How discovered
C
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

(CAN) UPON DESCENT, PILOT NOTICED AMP METER IN DISCHARGE POSITION. AFTER CHECKING BREAKERS, HE SWITCHED OFF MOST ELECTRICAL SWITCHES TO CONSERVE BATTERY POWER THROUGH LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ALTERNATOR AND CONTROLLER NOT FUNCTIONING. BOTH PARTS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE BY AME.

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