What was found
(CAN) MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION SHOWED A CRACK BEGINNING CLOSE TO THE END OF THE SCAVENGE PUMP GEAR SPLINE, PROGRESSING AROUND THE END OF THE SPLINE ABOUT 1/8".
- Difficulty date
- November 1, 2010
- Submitted
- January 4, 2011
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Cont TSIO550C
- System (JASC)
- 8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
- Part
- Gear Shaft
- Part number
- 655711
- Condition
- Cracked
- Location
- Scavenge Pump
- Part time
- 1,103 hours
- 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.