SDR 97ZZZX3549

Service difficulty report · Nozzle · Agusta A109A2

Difficulty date
July 10, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8WH
Make and model
Agusta A109A2
Aircraft serial
7256
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Nozzle
Part number
223031938
Condition
Failed
Location
Gp Turbine
Part time
709 hours
Component
6898735
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ENGINE PRODUCING LOW POWER. INSPECTED 2ND STAGE TURBINE NOZZLE. FOUND TURBINE WHEEL SHROUD FLAKING AND SEPARATING CAUSING EXCESSIVE TURBINE WHEEL TIP CLEARANCE. FOUND OUTER BAND CRACKED RADIALLY CAUSING GAS PATH LEAKAGE. THIS PART SHOULD MAKE 1,750 HRS AT LEAST. THIS, ALONG WITH NR 2 TURBINE WHEEL EROSION, CAUSED HIGH N1, HIGH TEMPERATURE, AND LOW POWER.