SDR 95ZZZX4582

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Scwzer G164B

Difficulty date
August 9, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6771Q
Make and model
Scwzer G164B
Aircraft serial
28013
Engine
Pwa R985AN14B
Part
Bearing
Part number
12768
Condition
Failed
Location
Supercharger
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

ENGINE EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT CRASHED. NO INJURY TO PIC, AIRCRAFT INCURRED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION DISCLOSED THE FAILURE OF THE THREE SUPERCHARGER IMPELLER SUPPORT BEARINGS, PN 12768. TWENTY-NINE DAMAGED ROLLERS RETRIEVED FROM BLOWER SUPPORT BEARING CAVITY. ENGINE TT: 7,245.5 HOURS. ENGINE T.S.O.: 495.5 HOURS.