SDR 98ZZZX2260

Service difficulty report · Oil Pump

Difficulty date
May 22, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Allsn 250B17
Part
Oil Pump
Part number
6876689
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
11 hours
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

ENGINE WAS RECEIVED TO REPAIR FOR LOW OIL PRESSURE AND METAL IN OIL. UPON DISASSEMBLY, FOUND THE IDLER GEAR IN THE PRESSURE SIDE OF THE PUMP HAD WORN AWAY APPROXIMATELY .3750 INCH OF THE PRESSURE PUMP BODY AND THE IDLER GEAR SHAFT CAUSING STEADILY DECREASING OIL PRESSURE AND METAL IN OIL.