Service difficulty report · Bracket · Bbavia 8GCBC

Difficulty date
October 12, 2000
Submitted
November 14, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bbavia 8GCBC
Aircraft time
2,234 hours
Engine
Lyc O360C2E
Part
Bracket
Part number
LW13039
Condition
Failed
Location
Middle
Part time
2,431 hours
Component
Bracket, Alterna
Stage of operation
LD
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
B, H
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) IN-FLIGHT FAILURE OF REAR HALF OF BRACKET CAUSING ALTERNATOR FORWARD MOUNT TO BREAK. PILOT NOTICED BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT FROM ALTERNATOR BELT AND UPON LANDING, INVESTIGATED AND FOUND ALTERNATOR HANGING ONLY BY THE WIRES AND SUPPORT OF 1 SCAT HOSE. (X)