Service difficulty report · Starter · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
June 10, 2005
Submitted
August 3, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Aircraft time
2,617 hours
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Starter
Part number
BC3151002
Part serial
0192000113
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING THE FIRST START OF THE DAY THE STARTER FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE STARTER WAS FOUND TO BE INTERMITTENT AND THE BENDIX IS SUSPECT. THE STARTER WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AND FLIGHT COMMENCED.