SDR 96ZZZX372

Service difficulty report · Ring Gear · Piper PA24250

Difficulty date: December 27, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N5252P
Make and model: Piper PA24250
Aircraft serial: 24284
Engine: Lyc O540A1C5
System (JASC): 8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section
Part: Ring Gear
Part number: 71328
Condition: Cracked
Location: Starter
Part time: 3,288 hours
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 ANNUAL INSPECTION, STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN 2 BOLT HOLES, 1 INCH LONG. THIS CAN BE INSPECTED ONLY IF PROPELLER IS REMOVED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THIS AREA BE INSPECTED AT LEAST EVERY 1,000 HOURS.

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