SDR 99ZZZX2795

Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date
July 14, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Propeller
Hartzl HCC2YR4
Part
Bolt
Part number
A2432
Condition
Failed
Location
Hub
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

PROPELLER CORNER BOLT FAILED IN THREAD AREA. THIS BOLT WAS A SPINNER BULKHEAD ATTACHMENT BOLT. THE OWNER COMMENTED THAT THE SPINNER HAD CRACKED, THEN WELDED AND CRACKED AGAIN AND RE-WELDED. THE SPINNER WAS CRACKED WHEN RECEIVED FOR REPAIR. THE OWNER ALSO COMMENTED THE AIRCRAFT GOES THROUGH A PERIOD OF SEVERE VIBRATION DURING ROLLOUT. THE MAIN GEAR IS HARD MOUNTED DIRECTLY TO THE ENGINE MOUNT.