SDR 97ZZZX4774

Service difficulty report · Piston

Difficulty date
September 23, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
DJFR206D
Flexjet, LLC
Engine
Garrtt TPE3315
Part
Piston
Part number
8954932
Condition
Leak
Location
Turb Gov
Component
Airesrch · 8954907
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

WHEN PARTS ARE MANUFACTURED, THEY ARE PAINTED WITH ZINC CHROMATE. SUBMITTER HAS FOUND ON NEARLY EVERY GOVERNOR DISASSEMBLED FRAGMENTS AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF PAINT LODGED UNDER O-RINGS WHERE THEY CONTACT SEALING AREAS. THEY CAUSE INTERNAL LEAKS AND EXTERNAL LEAKS AT THE CONTROL SHAFT. RECOMMEND ELIMINATION OF CHROMATE PRIMER ON PISTON AND COVER ASSY.