Service difficulty report · Bearing · Piper PA31

Difficulty date
November 7, 2005
Submitted
June 6, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31
Engine
Lyc TIO540A2C
Part
Bearing
Part number
10353060
Condition
Failed
Location
Magneto
Component
Magneto
Component part number
LW349310170
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

LT ENGINE RT MAGNETO FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE MAGNETO BEARING HAD COLLAPSED. HEAT GENERATED DISCOLORED THE CAM ASSEMBLY AND MELTED THE PLASTIC BLOCK ON THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO STAY CLOSED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY INCORRECT LUBRICATION OF BEARING.

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