Service difficulty report · Tube

Difficulty date
December 8, 2009
Submitted
December 8, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Rroyce BR700710C411
Engine time
9 hours, 4 cycles
Part
Tube
Part number
PNFW34112
Condition
Reversed
Location
Compressor
Part time
9 hours, 4 cycles
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

DURING THE DISASSEMBLY FOR ACCESS TO ACCOMPLISH A SB, AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF ONE OF THE LPC INTERNAL GEARBOX AIR DISTRIBUTION TUBES WAS DISCOVERED. THE SPECIFIC AIR TUBE IS PN FW34112 AND WAS INSTALLED IN THE UPPER LT LOCATION. THE AIR TUBE WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS (180 DEG. OUT). INSPECTED BOTH MATING SURFACES; CASE SIDE AND MANIFOLD SIDE AND FOUND NO DAMAGE. ATTACHED IS A FILE WITH FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING OUR FINDINGS.