SDR 99ZZZX227

Service difficulty report · Nut · Bolkms BK117A3

Difficulty date
September 5, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N117LG
Make and model
Bolkms BK117A3
Aircraft serial
7032
Engine
Lyc LTS101650B1
Part
Nut
Part number
6530031
Condition
Loose
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT'S NR 1 ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED DECELERATION TO IDLE. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT ANY FURTHER INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO CORPORATE JETS, INC. DURING TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION, TECH FOUND THE NUT ON THE P.T. RETENTION HAD LOST ITS TORQUE. THIS CAUSED THE FLANGE TO CONTACT THE PY ELBOW WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DECELERATE TO IDLE. ALL PARTS INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT HAVE BEEN SENT TO ALLIED SIGNAL. THEY ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS INCIDENT. LOCK CUP WAS ALSO FOUND TORN.