Service difficulty report · Coupling

Difficulty date
September 5, 2003
Submitted
October 8, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Coupling
Part number
E230397911
Condition
Fretted
Location
Compressor
Part time
1,425 hours
Component
Compressor
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

COUPLING REMOVED FOR INSPECTION IAW SB T-080. HAS SEVERE FRETTING IN AREA WHICH CONTACTS IMPELLER. THIS PART WAS INSTALLED NEW IN A NEW IMPELLER. FIT IS .0005 IN. TIGHT.