SDR 97ZZZX1143

Service difficulty report · Shaft · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date
February 18, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6095U
Make and model
Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial
2699
Part
Shaft
Part number
350A34015003
Condition
Chafed
Location
T/R Drive
Part time
1,103 hours
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

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, A RUB SPOT WAS FOUND ON THE SHORT SHAFT JUST AFT OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS A HARD AREA TO INSPECT WITH BOTH PIECES OF DRIVE SHAFT COVER IN PLACE. A CLOSE LOOK AT THIS AREA AT ANNUAL SHOULD BE DONE AS IT IS HARD TO SEE. THE REAR ENGINE MOUNTS WERE CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED.