Service difficulty report · Brushes · Cessna 172M

Difficulty date
August 26, 2003
Submitted
October 15, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172M
Aircraft time
7,997 hours
Engine
Lyc O320E2D
Propeller
Mcauly 1C160DTM
Part
Brushes
Part number
E54118
Condition
Worn
Location
Alternator
Component
Alternator · Cessna
Component part number
DOFF10300J
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) PREMATURELY WORN FIELD BRUSHES, SHORTED FIELD CIRCUIT FAILING ALTERNATOR, VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND OVERVOLTAGE SENSOR.

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