As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING BASE INSPECTION, LT ENGINE COWL WAS COVERED WITH BLACK DUST. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE STARTER/GEN WAS REMOVED AND THE BRUSHES INSPECTED TO BE WORN OVER HALF LIFE. STARTER/GEN HAD ONLY 2.7 HRS SINCE OVERHAUL. STARTER/GEN SENT FOR WARRANTY AND TEARDOWN REPORT. (TC NR 20060726007)