SDR 97ZZZX2707

Service difficulty report · Thrust Plate

Difficulty date
November 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Thrust Plate
Part number
23009630
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 8 Bearing
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

TURBINE WAS GENERATING METAL. FOUND THE BEARING CLAMPING SURFACE OF THE THRUST PLATE WORN DUE TO SPINNING OF THE NR 8 BEARING OUTER RACE. FRETTING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE THRUST PLATE INDICATED THERE MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE NR 8 BEARING SUMP NUT.