Service difficulty report · Retainer

Difficulty date
June 6, 2004
Submitted
June 28, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N600CM
Engine
Garrtt TPE33110
Part
Retainer
Part number
31022471
Part serial
NSN
Condition
Damaged
Location
Turbine Section
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

SECOND STAGE STATOR AIR SEAL RETAINING RIVETS FOUND LOOSE DURING INSPECTION/REPAIR FOR TURBINE SECTION DAMAGE. RETAINER PLATE RIVET HOLE DIAMETER(S) WERE ENLARGED BEYOND MAX RIVET MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. ENGINE MANUFACTURER MANUALS LACK ANY INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR RETAINER PLATE RIVET HOLE DIAMETER. ENLARGED RETAINER PLATE RIVET HOLE DIAMETER MAY RESULT IN LOOSE RETAINER AND/OR AIR SEAL CONTACTING TURBINE ROTOR HUB DURING ENGINE OPERATION.