SDR 98ZZZX2008

Service difficulty report · Lock · Beech A100

Difficulty date
May 19, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N96AU
Make and model
Beech A100
Aircraft serial
B162
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Lock
Part number
3001538
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Ct Vane Ring
Component
3011438
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

REMOVED RIGHT ENGINE POWER SECTION FOR ACCESS TO PERFORM SCHEDULED HOT SECTION INSPECTION. UPON DISASSEMBLY, DISCOVERED TAB WASHERS (16 EACH) WERE NOT BENT TO THE SAFETY POSITION. THESE WASHERS SAFETY THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE CT VANE RING AND NR 2 BEARING COVER. ENGINE LOG BOOK DID NOT REVEAL ANY MAINTENANCE IN THIS PART OF THE ENGINE SINCE OVERHAUL BY THE MANUFACTURER. SUSPECT CAUSE: MISSED AT QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION AT OVERHAUL FACILITY.

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