SDR 99ZZZX1849

Service difficulty report · Screw

Difficulty date
March 18, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
IU6R626N
Aero Controls, LLC
Part
Screw
Part number
580867
Condition
Loose
Location
Te Flap
Component
Sperryvicrs
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

SHAFT SEAL RETAINING SCREWS, 6 EACH, WERE SUSPECTED TO HAVE BACKED OUT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SCREW HOLES IN THE BEARING SLEEVE PN 79092 CAUSING LEAKAGE PAST THE SHAFT SEAL O-RING, PN 271202. SCREWS NY-LOCK INSERT IS ONLY ENGAGING ONE THREAD DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NY-LOCK MATERIAL AND THE SHORT GRIP LENGTH OF THE SCREW. INSTALL A SCREW OF THE SAME DESIGN WITH A LONGER GRIP LENGTH AND FULL NY-LOCK INSERT FOR BETTER THREAD ENGAGEMENT INTO THE SCREW HOLE. STAKE THE SCREW ON INSTALLATION. COMPONENT P/N MS9391130ZE4C.