SDR 96ZZZX681

Service difficulty report · Starter Adapter · Beech 58P

Difficulty date
January 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N18FF
Make and model
Beech 58P
Aircraft serial
TJ218
Engine
Cont TSIO520WB
Part
Starter Adapter
Part number
642087
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K, W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

LOST OIL PRESSURE ON LT ENGINE DUE TO LOSS OF OIL VIA BROKEN STARTER ADAPTER. AIR CONDITIONER DRIVEN PULLEY AND DRIVE SHAFT HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM STARTER/ADAPTER ALLOWING OIL TO ESCAPE OUT DRIVE AREA. WRONG TYPE BELT INSTALLED FOR THE TYPE DRIVE PULLEYS USED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS ALL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH CURRENT SB'S AND AD'S IN THIS AREA.

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