SDR 98ZZZX4595

Service difficulty report · O-Ring · Blanca 1731ATC

Difficulty date
October 16, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9550E
Make and model
Blanca 1731ATC
Aircraft serial
7531114
Part
O-Ring
Part number
105932B
Condition
Failed
Location
Hyd Power Pack
Part time
1,409 hours
Component
Prestolite · 195672
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

THE O-RING THAT SEALS OFF THE MOTOR FROM THE RESERVOIR WAS COMPLETELY WORN OUT ALLOWING OIL TO SEEP INTO THE MOTOR. IT WAS THIS OIL MIXED WITH THE CARBON FROM THE BRUSHES THAT CAUSED GREASE TO BUILD UP AND EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE MOTOR TO FAIL. ANY AMOUNT OF OIL OR GREASE IN THIS TYPE OF MOTOR WILL PLAY HAVOC ON HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO OPERATE. MOTOR FAILED. ACFT LANDED GEAR UP. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CHECKING MOTOR FOR EVIDENCE OF GREASE AND OIL AT ANNUAL INSPECTION.