SDR 95ZZZX3675

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Beech 95B55

Difficulty date
July 5, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N96NL
Make and model
Beech 95B55
Aircraft serial
TC721
Engine
Cont IO470L
Part
Crankcase
Condition
Bolt Separated
Location
Nr 6 Cyl Thru
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE LOWER FORWARD CRANKCASE THROUGH-BOLT ON NR 6 CYLINDER WAS FOUND COMPLETELY SEPARATED. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE BOLT IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE BOLT FAILED IN THE O-RING GROOVE LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE BOLT. THIS ENGINE WAS A FACTORY REMANUFACTURE WITH 77.2 HRS SINCE INSTALLED ON THIS AIRCRAFT, P/N 641931981.

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