Service difficulty report · Rod End · Curtis C46AAIRLIFT

Difficulty date
September 2, 2000
Submitted
October 2, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Curtis C46AAIRLIFT
Aircraft time
19,466 hours
Engine
Pwa R280051
System (JASC)
7603 · Power Lever
Part
Rod End
Part number
S18193
Condition
Worn
Location
Throttle Linkage
Component
Power Lever · Pwa
Stage of operation
TO
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
C, E

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF OUT OF SANDY LAKE, THE PILOT NOTICED NR 1 THROTTLE SETTING LOOSE. HE ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE JAM NUT CAME LOOSE, AND WORE THE THREADS OUT OF THE ROD END. (X)