SDR 96ZZZX5086

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Enstrm 280FX

Difficulty date
August 21, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Enstrm 280FX
Part
Bolt
Part number
LWB22658
Condition
Failed
Location
M/R Damper
Stage of operation
NR
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

THE BOLTS THAT FAILED ATTACH INBOARD END OF MAIN ROTOR DAMPER. NEITHER DAMPER CAME LOOSE SINCE THE DESIGN OF THE ROTOR HEAD PREVENTS BOLT FROM COMING OUT ALL THE WAY. REMOVED ALL SAP BOLTS FROM SERVICE AND CHECKED TORQUE ON ALL M/R DAMPER BOLTS.