SDR CA110721007

Service difficulty report · Valve · Airbus A330243

Difficulty date: July 20, 2011
Submitted: September 9, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Airbus A330243
Aircraft time: 6,730 hours
Engine: Rroyce RB211*
System (JASC): 7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System
Part: Valve
Condition: Broken
Location: Oil System
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

DURING MASTER MCD INSPECTION, ON REMOVAL OF THE MCD PROBE, THE SELF SEALING VALVE BROKE OFF AND FELL DOWN OIL TUBE. THE OIL TUBE WAS REMOVED TO RECOVER PARTS, THE MCD HSG WAS REPLACED (PN VA3509). PARTS BEING SENT TO ENGINEERING AND MFG ADVISED.

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