Service difficulty report · Friction Ring · Snias AS350D

Difficulty date
October 9, 2001
Submitted
December 12, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Snias AS350D
Aircraft time
3,224 hours
Engine
Lyc LTS101600A2
Part
Friction Ring
Part number
350A2705510602
Condition
Failed
Location
Main Rotor
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
D
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) LOCK PIN NR 10 EITHER NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OR CAME LOOSE ALLOWING NUT NR 9 TO VIBRATE LOOSE FROM LOWER THREAD PORTION OF COLLAR NR 8, THIS ALLOWED THE ENTIRE FRICTION ASSY TO BE LIFTED BY HAND. THIS COULD EASILY THEN CAUSE BINDING OR LIMIT CYCLIC MOVEMENT. COLLAR NR 8 IS DRILLED TO ACCEPT THE LOCK RING. ALL PARTS EXAMINED AND REINSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER LOCKING EFFECTIVENESS.