SDR 99ZZZX1613

Service difficulty report · Yoke Assy

Difficulty date
April 9, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Part
Yoke Assy
Part number
2594034
Condition
Misrepaired
Location
Cockpit
Component
Honeywell · 23929D444
Stage of operation
IN
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

THE MFG SETSCREW HAS BEEN REMOVED AND A HOLE HAS BEEN DRILLED IN YOKE AND LONGER SETSCREW HAS BEEN ADDED. BY DOING THIS, THE TORQUE RETAINING RING IS NOT ALLOWED TO SLIP IN THE EVENT THAT SOMETHING SHOULD BIND UP CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE YOKE, GEARS, OR UNIT. THIS ALSO RUINS THE INTEGRITY OF THE YOKE. THERE IS NO HONEYWELL DOCUMENTATION STATING THAT THIS IS AN ACCEPTABLE FIX. THIS CAN BE PREVENTED BY STOPPING THIS PROCEDURE. SETSCREW ADDED BY DUNCAN AVIATION..