SDR 2022F00444

Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date: November 2, 2022
Submitted: November 4, 2022
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N3CEY
Engine: Ge CF348E5
Engine time: 27,478 hours, 20,271 cycles
System (JASC): 7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
Part: Bolt
Condition: Loose
Location: Compressor
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

DURING THE ENGINE ENTRANCE INSPECTION, PERFORMED AT CEES AFTER RECEIVING THE ENGINE FROM AN EXTERNAL ORGANISATION PERFORMING ITS MAINTENANCE (STROTHER) TWO UNTIGHTENED BOLTS WERE FOUND, FIXING THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR CASE. BOLT 05-170 (SEE ATTACHMENT 193787_IPC_72-00-32) WAS INSTALLED WITH AN UNTIGHTENED NUT (SEE ATTACHMENT 20221102_05_170.JPG), WHILE THE BOLT 05-160 (SEE ATTACHMENT 193787_IPC_72-00-32) WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT A NUT AT ALL (SEE ANNEX 20221102_05_160.JPG).