SDR 95ZZZX1376

Service difficulty report · Stub Shaft · Airtrc AT402

Difficulty date
March 10, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9185K
Make and model
Airtrc AT402
Aircraft serial
4020908
Part
Stub Shaft
Part number
1001
Condition
Excess Wear
Location
Air Cond Drive
Part time
433 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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

DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTED EXCESSIVE BACKLASH IN AIR CONDITIONER DRIVE PULLEY. REMOVED DRIVE BRACKET INSTALLED UNDER STC SA00144AT. STUB SHAFT BETWEEN ENGINE AND DRIVE BRACKET WORN CAUSING PRE-LOAD ON ENGINE GEAR AND BEARINGS. THIS IS 3RD OCCURRENCE. COMPONENTS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE.