# SDR CA981202018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 23, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 99
- Registry model: [Beech 99](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-99) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A27
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [2435 · Starter-Generator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2435)
- Part: Brushes
- Part number: 23048018
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Start/Generator
- Part time: 972 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: A, B
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981202018

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CREW REPORTED AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN.  POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE STARTER/GENERATOR FOUND THREE SETS OF BRUSHES WORN BELOW WEAR INDICATOR MARK AND ONE SET AT 1/2 LIFE.  NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE.  PROBLEM ATTRIBUTED TO ELECTRICAL ARCING.

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