SDR 96ZZZX5362

Service difficulty report · Coupling

Difficulty date
May 16, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Allsn 250C20
Part
Coupling
Part number
6870832
Condition
Damaged Splines
Location
Power Turbine
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

THE DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OF THE PART ON RECEIPT FROM A 3RD PARTY VENDOR. THE ALLISON GAS TURBINE 250-C20 SERIES OVERHAUL MANUAL PROVIDES IN TABLE VI-19 INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR POWER TURBINE COUPLINGS. ITEM 58 OF THIS TABLE, ON PAGE 6-119 ALLOWS NO DAMAGE SUCH AS 'NICK, CHIPS, GROOVES' IN THE SPLINE TEETH. THE DAMAGED TOOTH CLEARLY RENDERS THIS SHAFT UNSERVICEABLE.