Service difficulty report · Starter Gen · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
June 10, 2005
Submitted
August 3, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Aircraft time
5,440 hours
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Starter Gen
Part number
BC3151002
Part serial
100000139
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
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) WHILE CONDUCTING AN PRE INSPECTION RUN UP, THE STARTER WOULD ENGAGE AND WAS INTERMITTENT. THE STARTER WAS REMOVED AND NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. THE BENDIX IS SUSPECT AND RETURNED FOR REPAIR.