SDR 98ZZZX1404

Service difficulty report · Damper · Kaman K1200

Difficulty date
August 4, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N313KA
Make and model
Kaman K1200
Aircraft serial
940019
Part
Damper
Part number
107227003
Condition
Failed
Location
Stabilizer
Part time
807 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

STABILIZER DAMPER LEAKING AT SHAFT SEAL. RECOMMENDATIONS: ENGINE EXHAUST DIRECTED DOWN ON TAIL BOOM. EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN DAMPER. DAMPER TOO HOT TO TOUCH. RECOMMEND COOLING AIR TO DAMPER AND HEAT SHIELD.

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