SDR 97ZZZX4348

Service difficulty report · Circlip · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date
September 17, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6099P
Make and model
Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial
2818
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1D
Part
Circlip
Part number
4560119360
Condition
Missing
Location
Mo 3 Bearing
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING CLEANING OF REAR BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, INSPECTION FOUND THE CIRCLIP THAT HOLDS REAR BEARING POWER TURBINE GUIDE VANE MISSING. SUSPECT CAUSE: DURING LAST MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES BY TURBOMECA CO., CIRCLIP WAS NOT INSTALLED. A/C TT: 1,699.5 HOURS. ENG TT: 1,563.2 HOURS.