SDR 99ZZZX4676

Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date
December 9, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D7B
Part
Bolt
Part number
772568QQ
Condition
Failed
Location
Compressor
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

PMA BOLT, P/N 772568QQ, REPLACEMENT FOR OEM BOLT, P/N 772568, FAILED AFTER 780.0 HOURS AND 1,169 CYCLES IN SERVICE. BOLT FRACTURED CAUSING HEAD TO BE INGESTED INTO THE N-2 COMPRESSOR DRIVE TURBINE WHERE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WAS INFLICTED. BOLT WAS FROM AFFECTED BATCHES AS DESCRIBED IN FLIGHT STANDARDS INFORMATION BULLETIN FOR AIRWORTHINESS NUMBER FSAW 99-07.