SDR 98ZZZX1639

Service difficulty report · Plate Lock

Difficulty date
April 2, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE3312
Part
Plate Lock
Part number
31013731
Condition
Failed
Location
Impeller Shroud
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

BOLTS ATTACHING THE FIRST STAGE IMPELLER SHROUD TO THE IMPELLER HOUSING WERE FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING DURING A ROUTINE ENGINE INSPECTION. THESE BOLTS USE A LOCK TAB P/N 3101373-1 TO LOCK A MS9489-19 BOLT AND SPACER IN PLACE. REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE ORDERED AND IT WAS FOUND THE LOCK TABS HAVE A LARGER HOLE THAN THE BOLT IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK. THE LOCK TAB HOLE MEASURES .224 INCH AND THE BOLT IS .187 INCH. WHEN THE LOCK TAB IS BENT TO LOCK THE BOLT HEAD, THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM FOR THE BOLT TO TURN IF VIBRATION OCCURS. SUGGEST LOCK TAB HOLE DIAMETER IS REDUCED TO PROPERLY LOCK THE BOLT IN PLACE.