Service difficulty report · Hub · Pilats PC1245

Difficulty date
May 14, 2002
Submitted
June 13, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Pilats PC1245
Aircraft time
2,423 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A67B
Propeller
Hartzl HCE4A3D
Part
Hub
Part number
99150S12C
Condition
Leaking
Location
Propeller
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) PROPELLER LEAKS GREASE FROM BLADE CLAMP AREA. CAN OBSCURE PILOT'S VIEW THOUGH WINDSHEILD. TEFLON TAPE PROVIDES GREASE SEAL. WORN OUT BEFORE TBO.REPAIR TIME 2/3 DAYS.