Service difficulty report · Brushes · Pilats PC1245

Difficulty date
September 17, 2001
Submitted
September 21, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Pilats PC1245
Engine
Pwa PT6A67B
Propeller
Hartzl HCE4A3D
Part
Brushes
Part number
HEDCR132200
Condition
Worn
Location
Generator
Part time
3,373 hours, 356 cycles
Component
Dc Generator · 9789601090
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
H
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

(CAN) NR 2 GENERATOR FAILED IN CRUISE FLIGHT. NR 2 GENERATOR WAS TURNED OFF, AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NR 2 GENERATOR BRUSHES WORN. NR 2 GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY P/N 978.96.01.090 REPLACED WITH NEW, AIRCRAFT GROUND RUN AND CHECKED SERVICEABLE.