Service difficulty report · Shaft · Snias AS350BA

Difficulty date
August 25, 2000
Submitted
September 18, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4064F
Make and model
Snias AS350BA
Aircraft serial
3087
Part
Shaft
Condition
Worn
Location
Hyd Pump Assy
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT SPLINE WORN MAKING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. THIS HAPPENED ON A FERRY FLIGHT. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS ARE EVERY 500 HOURS. THE LAST INSPECTION ON THIS UNIT WAS ABOUT 390.2 HOURS AGO.