SDR 97ZZZX2357

Service difficulty report · O Ring

Difficulty date
May 20, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Ge CF7002D
Part
O Ring
Part number
R1309P140
Condition
Leak
Location
Start/Gen Drive
Component
2CM82JIB
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

THE PILOT RETURNED AFTER 30 MINUTES DUE TO OIL PRESSURE AND OIL QUANTITY LOSS ON NR 2 ENGINE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE O-RING SEAL (ACCESS 'C') ON THE DRIVE END OF THE STARTER/GENERATOR HAD APPARENTLY BECOME DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION 3 HOURS PREVIOUSLY. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN DURING INSTALLATION OF THE SEAL AND A THOROUGH LEAK CHECK (ENGINE RUN) AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE STARTER/GENERATOR.