# SDR CA980417017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cvac 440
- Engine: Allsn 501D13
- System (JASC): [2421 · AC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2421)
- Part: Shaft
- Part number: 2CM353CIJ
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Ac Generator
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: H
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980417017

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE, LT ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON.  GENERATOR WOULD NOT RESET.  MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE SHAFT WAS SHEARED.  THE GENERATOR WAS NOT FOUND TO BE SEIZED.

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