SDR 95ZZZX1584

Service difficulty report · Igniter · Cessna 525

Difficulty date
March 21, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N12PA
Make and model
Cessna 525
Aircraft serial
5250012
Engine
Wilint FJ44
Part
Igniter
Part number
CH31876
Condition
Broken
Location
Rt Engine
Part time
455 hours
Component
Champion
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

WHILE PERFORMING A CHECK-1 IAW WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL FJ44-1A INSPECTION GUIDE, DISCOVERED THE ELECTRODE INSULATOR ON THE RT ENGINE INBOARD IGNITER HAD BROKEN OFF. A BORESCOPE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED WHICH REVEALED DAMAGE TO THE TURBINE SECTION. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR.

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