SDR CA110803013

Service difficulty report · Bolt

Difficulty date: July 23, 2011
Submitted: September 9, 2011
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Pwa PW127
System (JASC): 6110 · Propeller Assembly
Part: Bolt
Condition: Loose
Location: Propeller
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING A LAYOVER, MX FOUND AN OIL LEAK AROUND THE PROPELLER SHAFT. FURTHER INSP REVEALED THAT ALL 16 BOLTS RETAINING THE PROPELLER TO THE PROPELLER SHAFT WERE LOOSE. THE PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE WAS FOUND CRACKED AROUND THE DOWEL PINS. THE ENGINE WILL BE FORWARDED FOR REPAIRS AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE WILL BE RETURNED TO MFG FOR INVESTIGATION.