SDR 97ZZZX3086

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Swrngn SA226TC

Difficulty date
February 24, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N509SS
Make and model
Swrngn SA226TC
Aircraft serial
TC206
Engine
Garrtt TPE3313U
Part
Fitting
Condition
Stripped
Location
Engine Gearbox
Part time
4,021 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK ON RIGHT ENGINE. ENGINE SECURED AND UNEVENTFUL LANDING MADE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND SCAVANGE OIL PUMP FITTING THREADS STRIPPED. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR REPAIR.