Service difficulty report · Actuator · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
July 21, 2008
Submitted
November 3, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Actuator
Part number
C0511
Condition
Damaged
Location
Clutch
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
L
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 100 INSPECTION AND ACTUATOR FUNCTION TEST, 1 OF THE COLUMN SPRINGS SWITCH DID NOT RESPOND. FANWHEEL ASSY REMOVED AND SWITCHES CHECKED MANUALLY AND FOUND SERVICEABLE. IT SEEMS LIKE THE SPRINGS ON 1 SIDE DID NOT PUSH THE SWITCH COMPLETELY AND THERE WAS ONLY 1 SWITCH ACTIVE. ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY SENT TO R.H.C.