Service difficulty report · Switch · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
July 24, 2001
Submitted
August 14, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Aircraft time
2,499 hours
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Switch
Part number
V31001
Condition
Worn
Location
Actuator
Part time
841 hours
Component
Clutch Actuator · Robsin · C0511
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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) AT 100 HR INSPECTION, TEST OF ACTUATOR SWITCHES-ONE SWITCH FAILED THE TEST. INSPECTION OF THE SWITCH REVEALED THAT THE ACTUATOR BUTTON ON THE SWITCH WAS WORN TO ABOUT 1/2 OF IT'S ORIGINAL HEIGHT. INSTALLED A NEW SWITCH. SUSPECT FAN IMBALANCE TO BE THE CAUSE OF THIS WEAR.