Service difficulty report · Gear · Amrgen AA1B

Difficulty date
June 18, 2001
Submitted
October 18, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1409R
Make and model
Amrgen AA1B
Aircraft serial
AA1B0509
Engine
Lyc O235C2C
Part
Gear
Part number
72979
Condition
Worn
Location
Vacuum Pump
Part time
3,165 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

REMOVE VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SHAFT GEAR, OIL LEAKING INTO VACUUM PUMP, WORN SPOT ON SHAFT DAMAGED OIL SEAL CAUSING OIL LEAK.