SDR 98ZZZX4787

Service difficulty report · Fan

Difficulty date
November 24, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
GV7R740J
American Turbo Systems
Part
Fan
Part number
695522722
Condition
Leaking
Location
Accy Gearbox
Component
38025611
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

COWLING FAN STARTED TO LEAK OIL IN OPERATION. INSPECTION UPON DISSASSSEMBLY REVEALED A CRACKED CARBON SEAL. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CAUSE OF DEFECT AS IMPROPER INSTALLATION. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN REVIEWED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.