SDR 95ZZZX7060

Service difficulty report · Seal Ring

Difficulty date
December 7, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT9D7
Part
Seal Ring
Part number
797957
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 3 Bearing
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 TEAR DOWN OF ENGINE TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, THE NR 3 BEARING SEAL RING WAS FOUND LIBERATED FROM ITS SUPPORT (DUCT) ASSY, PN 75663U. ALL 30 RIVETS, PN AN123320, HAD FAILED UNDER MANUFACTURED HEAD. INVESTIGATION INTO CAUSES OF FAILURE ONGOING.