# SDR AU990414

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Propeller: Rotol R3904123F27
- System (JASC): [6110 · Propeller Assembly](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6110)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 660710398
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Propeller
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990414

## Discrepancy

(AUS) PROPELLER ATTACHMENT BOLT HEAD SHEARED OFF THROUGH THE LOCKWIRE HOLES WHEN RUN-ON TORQUE WAS APPLIED.  THE BOLT WAS A NEW ITEM.

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