Service difficulty report · Torque Tube · Boeing 767338

Difficulty date
December 12, 2005
Submitted
June 6, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 767338
Engine
Ge CF680C2*
Part
Torque Tube
Part number
256T2800112
Condition
Sheared
Location
Le Slat Control
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

INBOARD LEADING EDGE DRIVE SHAFT/TORQUE TUBE SHEARED. DRIVE SHAFT SHOWED SIGNS OF SEVERE CHAFING DAMAGE DUE TO WATER SUPPLY LINE AND ADJACENT CLAMP. TORQUE TUBE HAD BEEN WORN THROUGH BY MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THICKNESS PRIOR TO FAILURE DURING MAINTENANCE.