SDR 96ZZZX5320

Service difficulty report · Nozzle

Difficulty date
September 28, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE331*
Part
Nozzle
Part number
8687521
Condition
Threads Cracked
Location
Eng Fuel
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

DEFECT - CRACKS IN THE NOZZLE THREADS. THESE ARE VERY NOTICEABLE UPON ASSEMBLY WHEN BEING TORQUED, THEY TWIST OFF. THESE TIPS COULD HAVE SEVERAL THOUSAND HOURS AND PREVIOUSLY OVERTORQUED. A LOT OF ENGINE DAMAGE CAN BE DONE IF THESE SEPARATE IN-FLIGHT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: CLOSE INSPECTION OF THREAD AREA AFTER CLEANING, BEFORE ASSEMBLY. NOTE: OTHER ACCESSORY SHOPS ARE ALSO FINDING THIS PROBLEM WITH CRACKING.