SDR 99ZZZX2070

Service difficulty report · Propeller Assy · Maule MX7180A

Difficulty date
April 24, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N10481
Make and model
Maule MX7180A
Propeller
Snsnch 76EM8S5
Part
Propeller Assy
Part number
76EM855
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Forward
Part time
80 hours
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

PROPELLER INCORRECTLY TORQUED. PROPELLER SPACER FRETTED .007 INCH. FORWARD SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED. FLAPS WERE RIGGED WRONG OUT 5 DEGREES (3 INCHES ON TRAILING EDGE). GASCOLATOR SEALS SWELL IN FUEL.

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