SDR 97ZZZX3024

Service difficulty report · Pump · Piper PA34220T

Difficulty date
May 27, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8404X
Make and model
Piper PA34220T
Aircraft serial
348133146
Part
Pump
Part number
212CW
Condition
Shaft Failed
Location
Vacuum System
Component
Airborne
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

INSTALLED NEW VACUUM PUMP: WITHIN 98 HOURS, PUMP WAS INOPERABLE. CAUSE WAS BROKEN PUMP TO GEAR DRIVESHAFT TWISTED OFF. CHECKED AND FOUND NO ENGINE STOPPAGE OR INTERNAL PROBLEM WITH ENGINE TO CAUSE BROKEN SHAFT. SUSPECT CAUSE - VANE IN PUMP STOPPED PUMP ROTATION.

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