SDR 96ZZZX2228

Service difficulty report · Retainer · Cndair CL6002B16

Difficulty date
April 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N826JP
Make and model
Cndair CL6002B16
Aircraft serial
5050
Engine
Ge CF343A
Part
Retainer
Part number
4059T02601
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 5 Bearing
Part time
2,656 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

PILOTS NOTICED ABNORMAL VIBRATION ON LT ENGINE OVER THE NORTH ATLANTIC. UNSCHEDULED LANDING. GE WAS CONTACTED AND ENGINE WAS REPLACED. ON TEAR-DOWN, NR 5 BEARING RETAINER LOCK PIN FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN OFF ALLOWING BEARING TO SPIN IN ITS SEAT, SUBSEQUENTLY, DAMAGING MOST OF THE ROTATING COMPONENTS ATTACHED. THE PTO SHAFT WAS FOUND LOOSE IN THE ENGINE, AND MAY HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR DUE TO VIBRATION. THIS PTO CONDITION WAS FOUND ON THE AIRCRAFT'S OTHER ENGINE AT 375 TTSN.