Service difficulty report · Washer · Airtrc AT802A

Difficulty date
September 30, 2010
Submitted
January 4, 2011
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Airtrc AT802A
Aircraft time
215 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A67
Propeller
Hartzl HCB5MA3
Part
Washer
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Engine Mount
Component
Isolator · 9388013
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

WASHERS ARE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY UNDER THE HEADS OF THE 4 BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE BARRY MOUNTS, PN 93880-13 TO THE ENGINE. THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MOUNT AND ACFT MFG, DISCOVERED THAT THE WASHERS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED. THE WASHERS CAUSE THE BOLTS TO SIT HIGHER AND RUB ON THE MOUNTS CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND CHANGING OUT OF MOUNT PREMATURELY.