# SDR CA120510002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 7, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206G
- Registry model: [Cessna U206G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 13,514 hours
- Engine: Cont IO550N
- Propeller: Hartzl PHCJ3YF1
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Alternator
- Part number: ALX9524R
- Condition: Leaking
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120510002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A CREWMAN REPORTED A SMALL OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE AFTER HIS POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.  THE CAUSE WAS A BROKEN MOUNT LUG ON THE ALTERNATOR, 1 OF THE 4, USED TO BOLT THE ALTERNATOR TO THE ENGINE.  THE REASON FOR THE BREAKAGE IS UNDETERMINED.

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