SDR 98ZZZX4247

Service difficulty report · Flyweight Head

Difficulty date
October 28, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
EY2R811K
Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC
Part
Flyweight Head
Part number
4507032
Condition
Failed
Location
Governor
Component
Woodward · 8210263
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

BRAZED ON FLYWIEGHT MOUNTING BOSS SEPARATED FROM FLYWEIGHT DRIVE DISC. SUBSEQUENT ROTATION OF FAILED PARTS CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO FLYWEIGHT CAVITY AND RENDERED THE ENTIRE UNIT UNSERVICEABLE.