SDR 99ZZZX858

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Swrngn SA226TC

Difficulty date
January 26, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
K2TR136N
Carpe Diem Aviation Services of Missouri Inc
Aircraft
N509SS
Make and model
Swrngn SA226TC
Aircraft serial
TC206
Engine
Garrtt TPE3313U303G
Part
Bearing
Part number
31013751
Condition
Failed
Location
Compressor
Part time
650 hours
Stage of operation
AP
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

AIRCRAFT WAS ON APPROACH WHEN LOSS OF POWER WAS NOTED. UPON LANDING, ENGINE QUIT (LOCKED UP). MALFUNCTION - COMPRESSOR BEARING FAILURE CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE DESTRUCTION. NOTE: S.O.A.P. SAMPLE TAKEN APPROXIMATELY 30 HOURS EARLIER WAS NORMAL. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED REDUCED LIFE LIMITATION FROM 3600 HRS TO 1000 HRS OR LESS. MANDATORY COMPLIANCE OF SB 72-1074. INSTALLATION OF P/N 3101405-1 OR SB 72-0634 INSTALLING P/N 3103708-1.