SDR 97ZZZX3047

Service difficulty report · Stator Vane

Difficulty date
June 16, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
XWMR879K
Aero Component Repair, LLC
Engine
Garrtt TPE331*
Part
Stator Vane
Part number
8945286
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 12 EACH VANE AIR PASSAGES 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: REJECT.