SDR 96ZZZX3726

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Swrngn SA227TT

Difficulty date
June 21, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Swrngn SA227TT
Part
Bolt
Part number
NAS627H46
Condition
Improper
Location
Engine Mount
Component
Lord · LM600
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

SECOND OCCURRENCE ON THIS TYPE AIRCRAFT WITH HEAVY TRUSS. SIDE MOUNT ISOLATOR THROUGH-BOLT DOES NOT ENGAGE LOCKING DEVICE IN ENGINE MOUNT TRUSS. VENDOR (LORD) CALLS FOR NRS627-H46 AND LM427-10 WASHER. FAIRCHILD CALLS FOR NAS627-50 WITH MS20002C7 WASHER. USING VENDOR HARDWARE REDUCES LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT BY .295 INCH. SAFETY WIRE HOLE IN HEAD OF BOLT ON THIS TYPE AIRCRAFT SHOULD BE REASON ENOUGH TO INSPECT MORE CLOSELY.