SDR AU990980

Service difficulty report · Pump · Grob G115C

Difficulty date
August 19, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Grob G115C
Engine
Lyc O360A1F6
Propeller
Hartzl HCF2YR1
Part
Pump
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Vacuum System
Stage of operation
NR
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) VACUUM PUMP LOOSE ON MOUNT. WHEN THE PUMP WAS REMOVED THE DRIVESHAFT WAS FOUND TO BE MISALIGNED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR. METAL CONTAMINATION OF THE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM. ENGINE WAS RECEIVED FROM THE GROB FACTORY WITH THE PUMP ALREADY FITTED.