Service difficulty report · Stator

Difficulty date
January 5, 2009
Submitted
February 2, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE3311
Part
Stator
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
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) THIS ENGINE CAME INTO THE SHOP FOR A ROUTINE OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTING THE NR 3 STATOR IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE METAL SPRAY FROM WHEN IT WAS OVERHAULED COMING OFF IN PIECES. REF PICTURES ON ATTACHMENTS. THIS PART ONLY HAS 3499.1 HRS SINCE OVERHAULED. THE PART HAS FAILED THE INSPECTION AND WILL BE FORWARDED BACK TO THE OVERHAUL FACILITY. THERE IS NO LIFE LIMIT ON THE STATOR.