Service difficulty report · Impeller · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
November 4, 2008
Submitted
December 18, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Engine
Garrtt TPE33111U
Part
Impeller
Part number
8934825
Condition
Cracked
Location
Compressor
Part time
2,407 hours, 3,434 cycles
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) HOT SECTION INSPECTION WAS BEING CARRIED OUT BY ENGINE SHOP ON ENGINE SN P44659C AND IT WAS NOTED THAT THE IMPELLER WAS CRACKED. THIS IMPELLER IS NOT TRACKED. THE TIMES ON THE IMPELLER SINCE INSTALL ARE 2407.0 AND 3434 CYCLES. THIS IS NOT THE 1ST INSTANCE OF PROBLEMS IN THIS 2ND STAGE IMPELLER.