SDR CA000804012

Service difficulty report · Accessory Unit · Cessna 337G

Difficulty date: July 12, 2000
Submitted: August 14, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Cessna 337G
Aircraft time: 5,046 hours
Engine: Cont IO360GB
Propeller: Mcauly D2AF34C306
System (JASC): 8540 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
Part: Accessory Unit
Condition: Failed
Location: Vacuum Pump Driv
Component: Engine · Cont · IO360GB
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: C
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

(CAN) - ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE VACUUM PUMP ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR WAS OBSERVED AS FAILING TO TURN WITH PROPELLER ROTATION. ENGINE OIL SCREEN COVERED IN METAL PARTICLES, SLIVERS AND FLAKES ALL MAGNETIC. ENGINE REMOVED, SENT TO TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL FACTORY FOR INSPECTION.

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