Service difficulty report · Bolt · Airbus A300B4203

Difficulty date
March 2, 2000
Submitted
April 19, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Airbus A300B4203
Engine
Ge CF650C2
Part
Bolt
Part number
9699M66P01
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Gearbox
Component
Access Gear Box · Ge · CF650C2
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) BOLT AND METAL FOUND IN THE LUBE AND SCAVANGE PUMP INLET SCREEN. BOLT ORIGINATED IN THE GEARBOX. THE BOLT CAME ADRIFT DUE TO IMPROPER TORQUEING AND LOCKING PROCEDURE.

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