SDR 97ZZZX1045

Service difficulty report · Housing

Difficulty date
February 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Part
Housing
Part number
473682
Condition
Defective
Location
Apu Starter
Component
Alidsignal · 5198022
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

INSIDE DIAMETER OF END BELL WHICH RECEIVES THE INSERT IS OVERSIZED BY .1245 INCH. A BUSHING FABRICATED FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE STEEL WAS FOUND INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE REQUIRED OEM INSERT. THIS IS CONTRARY TO THE OEM MANUAL. ATA 49-20-08, PAGE 626, FIGURE 607. HOUSING HAS BEEN REJECTED ALONG WITH FABRICATED BUSHINGS AT THIS FACILITY.