# SDR VJ32003F00028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 30, 2003
- Submitted: August 12, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N861AF
- Make and model: Grob G 120A
- Registry model: [Grob G 120A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grob-werke-g-120a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 85001
- Engine: Lyc AEIO540D4D5
- System (JASC): [2434 · DC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2434)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 115TA600311
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Alternator
- Part time: 993 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VJ32003F00028

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND THE ALTERNATOR MAOUNTING BRACKET CRACKED.  SUSPECT VIBRATION CAUSED CRACK.  RECOMMEND GUSSETS BE WELDED INTO RADIUS OF BRACKET OR CHANGE IN MATERIAL/MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

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