Service difficulty report · Drive Shaft · Pilats PC1245

Difficulty date
December 12, 2001
Submitted
February 5, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Pilats PC1245
Aircraft time
3,814 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A67B
Propeller
Hartzl HCE4A3D
Part
Drive Shaft
Part number
5243212137
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 2 Generator
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) DURING ROUTINE 3000 HOUR INSPECTION THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS FOUND TO BE WORN AT THE FWD END OF THE SHAFT. THIS CAUSED THE SHAFT TO WOBBLE EVEN WITH THE NEW BEARING IN PLACE.FWD BEARING WAS NOT SIEZED OR STIFF.NEW SHAFT AND BEARINGS INSTALLED.