Service difficulty report · Shaft · Robsin R44RAVENII

Difficulty date
September 5, 2006
Submitted
October 3, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44RAVENII
Aircraft time
519 hours
Engine
Lyc IO540AE1A5
Part
Shaft
Part number
1052947
Condition
Worn
Location
Magneto
Component
Magneto · Cont
Component part number
BL6006163
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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 500 HOUR INSPECTION, THE LOWER BEARING INNER RACE WAS FOUND LOOSE ON THE SHAFT. THE BEARING INNER RACE HAD BEEN SPINNING ON THE SHAFT CAUSING SHAFT JOURNAL TO WEAR. (TC NR 20060905001)