# SDR PNSA010602

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 3, 2001
- Submitted: July 9, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N28KE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28KE), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318152049
- Aircraft time: 13,227 hours
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Alternator
- Part number: ALU8521R
- Part serial: A102853
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010602

## Discrepancy

CLIMBING THROUGH 8000 FEET LT ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED.  RETURNED TO BASE.  REPLACED ALTERNATOR.  OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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