SDR 95ZZZX1992

Service difficulty report · Seal

Difficulty date
April 5, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
DSCR311D
National Flight Services Inc
Engine
Garrtt TPE33112UAR
Part
Seal
Part number
31038391
Condition
Cracked
Location
1st Stage
Part time
6,751 hours
Component
31070852
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 CAM INSPECTION, FOUND SEAL CRACKED 3 PLACES. SB 72-0840 AUTHORIZES INSTALLATION OF THIS PART TO PROVIDE INCREASED PRESSURE AGAINST 1ST STAGE ROTOR. THIS INCREASED PRESSURE RESULTS IN CRACKING OF THE SEAL EDGE DIAMETER. SUGGEST ALLIED SIGNAL ENGINEERING REVIEW PART/INSTALLATION PROBLEM. CSN, 9,014.