SDR 96ZZZX489

Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date
January 17, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Iae V2500A1
Part
Bolt
Part number
34A0062
Condition
Failed
Location
Lpt Rotor
Part time
14,279 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATION, DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED LPT GAS PATH DAMAGE. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED SEVEN OF THIRTY-SIX, 6TH TO 7TH STAGE DISK BOLTS HAD FAILED. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS INDICATE THE BOLTS FAILED WITH THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A STRESS CORROSION MECHANISM.