Service difficulty report · Igniter · Snias AS350B

Difficulty date
October 2, 2002
Submitted
November 6, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Snias AS350B
Aircraft time
14,537 hours
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1B
Part
Igniter
Part number
9550175400
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) ROUTINE INSPECTION OF ENGINE REVEALED A LOOSE CENTER ELECTRODE (ABLE TO MOVE WITH FINGERNAIL). ALSO, INSULATOR ROTATED AROUND INSIDE IGNITER TIP HOUSING. IGNITER DID FUNCTION, HOWEVER POSSIBILITY OF CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE EXISTED. PART HAS BEEN REPLACED UPON THE DISCOVERY.