SDR 97ZZZX3040

Service difficulty report · Stator Vane

Difficulty date
June 11, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
XWMR879K
Aero Component Repair, LLC
Engine
Garrtt TPE331*
Part
Stator Vane
Part number
8945283
Condition
Clogged
Location
2nd Stage
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

INSPECTION FOUND 1 EACH VANE AIR PASSAGE CLOGGED. CLOGGED VANE AIR PASSAGES CAN RESTRICT COOLING AIR TO CENTER SHEET METAL SEAL SUPPORT. THIS COULD BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THE FAILURE OF THE SEAL SUPPORT. IF THE SEAL SUPPORT FAILS, IT IS LIKELY THAT A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WILL OCCUR. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: MODIFICATION TO -10.