# SDR CA980318026

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 17, 1998
- Submitted: January 19, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A114
- System (JASC): [2410 · Alternator-Generator Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2410)
- Part: Control Unit
- Part number: C6110080101
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Alternator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980318026

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE STARTER WOULD ENGAGE WITH THE BATTERY SWITCH ON BUT THE STARTER SWITCH IN THE NORMAL POSITION. ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT WAS FOUND TO BE STICKING. REPLACED.

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