SDR 96ZZZX4345

Service difficulty report · Tach Generator · Beech 58

Difficulty date
June 24, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N11HW
Make and model
Beech 58
Aircraft serial
TH271
Part
Tach Generator
Part number
H60050
Condition
Shaft Sheared
Location
Tach Drive
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

THE TACHOMETER GENERATOR FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. THE SUSPECT CAUSE IS A SMALL O-RING FITTED ON THE DRIVESHAFT AND INSIDE THE ROTOR SHAFT IS AN UNSPECIFIED PART. (DOES NOT APPEAR IN PARTS BREAKDOWN.) THIS O-RING RESTRICTED THE SELF-CENTERING ACTION OF THE DRIVESHAFT WITH MATING DRIVE ON THE AIRCRAFT. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVESHAFT TO FAIL.

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