# SDR CA960122014

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 15, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320E3D
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: M3006
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Magnto Drive
- Part time: 1,477 hours
- Component: Slick, 4252R
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960122014

## Discrepancy

(CAN)ENGINE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. ENGINE RUN REVEALED A MAG DROP OF 300 - 400 RPM. INSPECTION OF THE MAGNETO FOUND THE BEARING AT THE MAIN DRIVE END BADLY WORN.

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