Service difficulty report · Swivel · Cessna T337G

Difficulty date
July 2, 2002
Submitted
July 2, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N265
Make and model
Cessna T337G
Aircraft serial
P3370232
Engine
Cont TSIO520NB
Part
Swivel
Part number
S29991
Condition
Failed
Location
Mixture Cable
Part time
150 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THIS ITEM IS INSTALLED ON A CESSNA T337G THAT HAS HAD TCM TSIO-520 ENGINES INSTALLED AS AN STC MODIFICATION. THE PART IS A BALL-TYPE SWIVEL THAT CONNECTS THE MIXTURE CABLE TO THE MIXTURE CONTROL ARM. THE BALL HAS PULLED OUT OF ITS SWAGED HOUSING. THIS IS THE THIRD SUCH FAILURE IN 177 HOURS.

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