SDR 99ZZZX3654

Service difficulty report · Adapter · Cessna 421B

Difficulty date
September 9, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N678DB
Make and model
Cessna 421B
Aircraft serial
421B0876
Part
Adapter
Part number
635050A8
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED OIL COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT ENGINE COWL AND RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. OIL WAS FOUND COMING FROM THE STARTER DRIVE ADAPTER DAMPER. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO OVERHAUL FACILITY. ON TEAR-DOWN THE ADAPTER BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED. THIS IS AN INTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENT.

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