SDR 95ZZZX5243

Service difficulty report · Shaft

Difficulty date
July 7, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cfmint CFM563B2
Part
Shaft
Part number
9514M71P04
Condition
Failed
Location
Hpt Rotor
Part time
15,859 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATION. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A SECTION OF THE HPT REAR SHAFT HAD LIBERATED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WITHIN THE HPT AND LPT MAJOR MODULES. FAILURE INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED.