SDR 99ZZZX4010

Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date
August 11, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D9A
Part
Bolt
Part number
772568QQ
Condition
Failed
Location
Comb Chamber
Part time
156 hours
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

P/N 772568QQ, PMA APPROVED QUALITY MANUFACTURER, PMA NR PQ2163MM, SUPPORT NR 17. ONE EACH FAILED UNDER HEAD RELEASING HEAD INTO TURBINE AREA CAUSING TURBINE DAMAGE AND PERFORMANCE DETERIORATION. BORESCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED ONE EACH TURBINE BLADE FRACTURED APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH FROM TIP. ENGINE REMOVED FOR REPAIR. BOLT FAILED DUE TO CADMIUM EMBRITTLEMENT. ALL BOLTS WHICH ARE SUSPECT ARE BEING REMOVED FROM SERVICE.