SDR 2005FA0000686

Service difficulty report · Igniter

Difficulty date: January 10, 2005
Submitted: May 11, 2005
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Ge CF7002D2
System (JASC): 7421 · Spark Plug/Igniter
Part: Igniter
Condition: Damaged
Location: Engine
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

IGNITER WOULD NOT THREAD INTO ENGINE LOSS DURING O/H ASSEMBLY. 1ST THREAD SHOWS DAMAGE AND FURTHER EXAMINATION SHOWS THREAD DIAMETER IS .003 INCH-.004 INCH LARGER THAN THE OTHER NEW IGNITER INSTALLED ON THIS ENGINE. THE UNDAMAGED IGNITER WAS CHECK-THREADED INTO BOTH ENGINE BOSSES WITH NO PROBLEMS. RECOMMMEND CAREFUL CONDITION CHECKS. (K)