SDR AU981652

Service difficulty report · Nut · Swrngn SA226TC

Difficulty date
December 9, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Swrngn SA226TC
Engine
Garrtt TPE3313U
Part
Nut
Condition
Failed
Location
Turbine Section
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(AUS) ENGINE REAR TURBINE SHAFT NUT NOT REPLACED WITH NEW ITEM FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE. CONSEQUENTLY, AFTER 290 HRS OF ENGINE RUNNING, THE 'OLD' NUT FAILED AND BROKE INTO 4 PARTS CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TURBINE WHEELS, IMPELLORS AND STATORS. PART TC: 15,395.