Service difficulty report · Adapter · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
December 19, 2007
Submitted
January 21, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Part
Adapter
Part number
305726501
Condition
Loose
Location
Lp Compressor
Part time
2,628 hours
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

(CAN) WHILE INVESTIGATING AN OIL LEAK, DISCOVERED THAT WHEN REMOVING THE OIL COOLER LINE FROM THE LP COMPRESSOR CASE, AFTER CUTTING THE LOCKWIRE FROM 1 OF THE 3 BOLTS, THE REMAINING 2 BOLTS CAME OUT WITH THE LOCKWIRE STILL ATTACHED. BOLTS SECURE THE OIL COOLER LINE AND ADAPTOR OIL TUBE TO THE LP COMPRESSOR. (TC NR 20071224004)