Cessna 182T
Separated Case Halves
Alternator (p/n ASG120003RX) failed to charge during cross-country flight. Inspection revealed separation of alternator case halves. Through bolts held component intact but resulted in loose or sloppy tolerance on drive shaft main bearing and failure to produce current.
Part total time: 1373.0 hours
Cessna 210M
Cracked Cooling Fan
Alternator cooling fan came apart in flight. Portion of cooling fan punched a hole in induction air box downstream of air filter and the alternator belt came loose. Loss of power from engine damage resulted in an unscheduled landing. The cooling fan had cracked at a spot weld.
Part total time: 193.0 hours
Cessna 337G
Loose Bolts
Front engine charging system was intermittent, then constant alternator inoperative light was observed. Three bolts holding the alternator (p/n 633962) together were found loose despite factory safety wire being secure and untouched. Disassembly of unit showed frame had worked loose, allowing the stator to contact the rotor. The main wires had separated.
Part total time: 138.0 hours
Cessna 340A
Sheared Alternator Drive Shaft
The right engine locked up in flight, going into feather, and could not be restarted. The alternator (Prestolite p/n ALV9510) shaft had sheared off flush with the alternator inner bearing, causing the coupler and the input portion of the rotor shaft to drop into the engine, causing significant damage.
Part total time: Unknown
Cirrus SR20
High Resistance
Pilots reported the #2 alternator inoperative with associated warning message. Troubleshooting revealed high resistance of its field circuit when rotated; it seemed acceptable when static. Performed full field check of alternator and it was still inoperative. Alternator was replaced with serviceable unit.
Part total time: 263.0 hours
Piper PA-44-180
Frozen
Alternator inoperative annunciator illuminated in flight. Reset attempt failed and aircraft landed without incident. Right alternator (Kelly p/n ALX8521LS) was found frozen and its drive belt almost completely worn through.
