# SDR CA960530002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech A23-19
- Registry model: [Beech A23-19](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23-19) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320E2C
- Propeller: Snsnch M74DM
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Fan
- Part number: PU1605
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Alternator
- Part time: 1,878 hours
- Component: Prestolite, ALE8105A
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960530002

## Discrepancy

(CAN)PILOT HEARD LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY AMMETER SHOWING DISCHARGE. ALTERNATOR SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. HOUSING MOUNTING LUGS BROKEN OFF BY VIBRATION DUE TO IMBALANCE FOLLOWING A PORTION OF THE FAN BREAKING OF F.

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