SDR 96ZZZX721

Service difficulty report · Clutch Spring · Cessna 402A

Difficulty date
January 25, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N7816Q
Make and model
Cessna 402A
Aircraft serial
401A0116
Engine
Cont TSIO520E
Part
Clutch Spring
Part number
539800
Condition
Failed
Location
Starter/Adapter
Component
L42085A4
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE, PILOT NOTICED OIL COMING OUT OF THE TURBOCHARGER VENT AND ENGINE COWLING ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE STARTER/ADAPTER SPRING CLUTCH WAS FOUND TO HAVE APPARENTLY FAILED AND AT LEAST ONE PIECE OF THE SPRING CAME INTO CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH THE STARTER SHAFT GEAR ASSY CAUSING STARTER SHAFT GEAR TO FAIL.

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