SDR 96ZZZX5414

Service difficulty report · Spool Bearing

Difficulty date
September 6, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc LTS101750B2
Part
Spool Bearing
Part number
2523973
Condition
Not Lubed
Location
Fuel Control
Component
Bendix · 430124803
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

USCG FUEL CONTROL RECEIVED FROM BENDIX WEST COAST AS ZERO HOURS TSO REQUIRED UPGRADE IAW GT 264 AND GT 279. IN THE PROCESS OF DISASSEMBLY DISCOVERED THE BLUE GREASE RESERVOIR IN THE SPOOL BEARING CAP HAD NEVER BEEN FILLED. THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN CITIED IN THE PAST AS BEING A CAUSE OF SPOOL BEARING FAILURE.