SDR 95ZZZX6974

Service difficulty report · Shaft Nut · Aerosp AS355F

Difficulty date
September 25, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N5776D
Make and model
Aerosp AS355F
Aircraft serial
5030
Part
Shaft Nut
Part number
355A34107701
Condition
Loose
Location
Blower Fan
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

DURING C/W AD 88-25-09, RECEIVED INDICATION OF 3.0 IPS. TORQUED FAN NUT BECAME UNTORQUED. UPON PERFORMING A TEAR DOWN AND VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FAN NUT LOOSE ON SHAFT CAUSING BEARING TO SPIN FREELY ON SHAFT CAUSING GROOVES ON SHAFT. REPLACED SHAFT AND BEARINGS AND ALL HARDWARE WITH NEW. TIGHTENED NUT TO PROPER TORQUE. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.

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