SDR 97ZZZX1720

Service difficulty report · Pilot Tube

Difficulty date
April 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
LU4R349M
Palm Beach Aircraft Propeller Inc
Propeller
Hartzl HCA2VK2
Part
Pilot Tube
Part number
A14966
Condition
Cracked
Location
Hub
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

NEW PILOT TUBE NEVER INSTALLED. HAD RELEVANT INDICATION FROM MAG PARTICLE TESTING APPROXIMATELY 2.5 INCHES RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE PILOT TUBE.