Service difficulty report · Clip · Piper PA34200

Difficulty date
May 19, 2006
Submitted
June 5, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N15139
Make and model
Piper PA34200
Aircraft serial
347350025
Engine
Lyc IO360A1A
Part
Clip
Condition
Missing
Location
Engine
Component
Rod End Assy
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

THE RETAINING CLIP FROM THE ROD END EITHER BROKE OR FELL OFF CAUSING THE THROTTLE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SERVO. THE ENGINE THEN WENT TO FULL POWER. ENGINE HAD TO BE SHUT DOWN AND FEATHERED IN ORDER TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT. RECOMMEND USING PN 452-606 BEARING INSTEAD WITH APPROPRIATE HARDWARE AND COTTER PIN. (K)

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