SDR 97ZZZX3551

Service difficulty report · Rocker Shaft · Enstrm F28F

Difficulty date
June 25, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N99YC
Make and model
Enstrm F28F
Aircraft serial
809
Engine
Lyc HIO360F1AD
Part
Rocker Shaft
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 2 Cylinder
Part time
48 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

LOOSE RETAINING NUTS WORKED OFF STUDS ALLOWING THE PORT COVER TO FALL OFF AND NR 2 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE ROCKER ARM SHAFT TO FALL OUT OF THE ENGINE RESULTING IN A CRASH LANDING. SUGGEST REVIEWING ENSTROM PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE AND TIGHTEN THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE CHANCES THAT ANOTHER HELICOPTER WILL BE RELEASED WITH HIDDEN LOOSE PARTS.