SDR 95ZZZX3373

Service difficulty report · Roller Bearing · Skrsky S76A

Difficulty date
May 25, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N708AL
Make and model
Skrsky S76A
Aircraft serial
760277
Engine
Allsn 250C30S
Part
Roller Bearing
Part number
23035262
Condition
Failed
Location
Compressor Nr 1
Part time
1,965 hours
Component
23051643
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

REPORTED LOUD GRINDING NOISE ON SHUT DOWN. COMPRESSOR WAS DISASSEMBLED DUE TO IMPELLER DRAGGING ON SHROUD AND FOUND NR 1 ROLLER BEARING HAD FAILED. UPON DISASSEMBLY, FOUND SEPARATE CAGE FOR ROLLERS BROKEN. APPROXIMATELY 80 DEGREES OF SEPARATOR CAGE BROKEN OFF. FOUND 2 EACH ROLLERS AND PARTS FROM SEPARATOR CAGE LAYING ON TOP OF BEARING INSIDE OF NR 1 BEARING HOUSING.