SDR 97ZZZX3837

Service difficulty report · Accumulator · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date
June 25, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N93LG
Make and model
Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial
2654
Part
Accumulator
Part number
704A34240015
Condition
Lost Pressure
Location
T/R Control
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

TAIL ROTOR CONTROLS LOST ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE, FOUND VALVE STEM LOOSE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH ALL ACCUMULATORS (INCLUDING M/R) ON 3 DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS USING ACCUMULATOR WITH JAM NUT AND SHUT-OFF FOR VALVE STEM.