# SDR N3XR202106030001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 24, 2021
- Submitted: June 3, 2021
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc, repair station N3XR816N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/N3XR816N/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-inc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N304ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N304ER), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA 42 NG
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 42 NG](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-42-ng) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 42N203
- Aircraft time: 3,066 hours
- Engine: Austro E4
- Engine time: 1,307 hours
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Belt
- Part number: E4A00740000
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Alternator
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: M, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR202106030001

## Discrepancy

DURING THE LANDING APPROACH, THE SERPENTINE BELT (P/N-E4A-00-740-000) ON THE REAR OF THE INSTALLATION FAILED. THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THE ALTERNATOR WAS INOP AND THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RISING RAPIDLY. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE.

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