SDR 95ZZZX1682

Service difficulty report · Bowed Tab Washer · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
March 3, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
SI3R842L
Hamilton Sundstrand World Wide Repair
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Engine
Ge CT75A2
Part
Bowed Tab Washer
Part number
7895922
Condition
Broken
Location
Gc 49 Gearcase
Part time
16,437 hours
Component
7758001
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

GEARBOX WAS RETURNED FOR 'METAL CONTAMINATION'. AFTER TEAR DOWN OF GEARBOX, NOTICED TABS WERE BROKEN OFF TAB WASHER (ITEM 20A OF SEI 663) AND RETAINING NUT (ITEM 25 OF SEI 663) WAS BACKED OFF THREAD ON PROP SHAFT (ITEM 80 OF SEI 663). NOTE: NO OTHER DAMAGE SEEN. REF: CMM 72-11-02.

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