Service difficulty report · Filter

Difficulty date
August 6, 2009
Submitted
August 6, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
P6UR006Y
Pro Star Aviation, LLC
Engine
Pwa PT6A135
Part
Filter
Part number
305925701
Part serial
LOT091640
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Engine Oil
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

RECEIVING INSP ON A NEW OIL FILTER PN 3059257-01, LOT NR 091640 IT WAS DISCOVERED THE INTERNAL CONE SHAPED WIRE MESH FILTER SCREEN WAS MISSING FROM THE FILTER. RECOMMEND VISUAL INSP OF ALL FILTERS TO INSURE INTERNAL WIRE MESH FILTER SCREEN IS INSTALLED PRIOR TO USE.