SDR 97ZZZX4837

Service difficulty report · Stabilizer Ring · Skrsky S64A

Difficulty date
November 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Skrsky S64A
Part
Stabilizer Ring
Part number
698609
Condition
Cracked
Location
Ring To Flange
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

STABILIZER RING ATTACHES THE REAR SUPPORT SYSTEM TO THE FREE TURBINE ASSEMBLY. IT IS NOT AN ENGINE MOUNT BUT A DAMPER MOUNT. THIS PART WAS FOUND CRACKED AT ONE OF THE RING TO FLANGE TRANSITION POINTS. THE CRACK GOES FROM ONE SIDE OF THE RING TO THE OTHER, AND EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 0.500 INCH ON EACH SIDE. THIS DEFECT WAS FOUND DURING FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION (FPI). PART DOES NOT HAVE A FINITE LIFE. THE CRACK WAS DETECTED VISUALLY.