SDR 99ZZZX2066

Service difficulty report · Shaft

Difficulty date
April 13, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PW2040
Part
Shaft
Part number
1B3198
Condition
Cracked
Location
Compressor
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

SUBJECT ENGINE RECEIVED FOR MAINTENANCE DUE TO PERFORMANCE DETERIORATION. INSPECTION OF SHAFT THREADS BY ULTRASONIC MEANS IAW SB 72-510 REVEALED CRACK INDICATIONS. CRACK CONFIRMED BY P&W AS BEING INTERMITTENT 2 INCH CRACK TYPICAL OF THE TYPE ADDRESSED BY THE SB. ENG TT: 9,563 HOURS. ENG TC: 6,631.