Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date
October 31, 2016
Submitted
December 19, 2016
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A67R
Part
Bolt
Part number
MS949034
Condition
Sheared
Location
Prop Gearbox
Part time
395 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
O
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

THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED DUE TO METAL IN THE OIL SYSTEM. FOUND ONE BOLT WITH THE HEAD SHEARED OFF.