Service difficulty report · Magneto · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
May 14, 2002
Submitted
July 8, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Aircraft time
188 hours
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Magneto
Part number
1052947
Condition
Cracked
Location
Right
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 A ROUTINE 500 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE MAGNETO, SMALL CRACKS (1/4 INCH OR SHORTER) WERE FOUND IN THE ROTOR HOUSING WHERE THE MAGNET PROTRUDES THRU AT THE CORNERS (8 LOCATIONS). WERE ADVISED THIS WAS NOT RARE AND IS COMMON TO THE O-540 ENGINE SERIES AND PREDOMINENTLY TO THE O-540 INSTALLED IN R44 AIRCRAFT.