SDR 95ZZZX6361

Service difficulty report · Seal/Ring · Lear 35A

Difficulty date
October 23, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N135DE
Make and model
Lear 35A
Aircraft serial
667
Engine
Garrtt TFE73122B
Part
Seal/Ring
Part number
3073330
Condition
Leaking
Location
Hp Compressor
Part time
1,466 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
B, K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

ABQ - AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN CABIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF RIGHT ENGINE REVEALED 4/5 BEARING SEALS LEAKING OIL INTO COMPRESSOR SECTION. RIGHT ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. NOTE: THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP REPORT SUBMITTED 10-23-95.

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