SDR CA140904009

Service difficulty report · Line · Aerosp AS355N

Difficulty date: September 4, 2014
Submitted: March 12, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Aerosp AS355N
Aircraft time: 4,480 hours
Engine: Tmeca ARRIUS1A
System (JASC): 7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System
Part: Line
Part number: 355A530500159
Condition: Worn
Location: Engine Oil
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

(CAN) DURING 144 MONTH INSPECTION, LT ENGINE OIL LINE WAS FOUND WORN ALMOST THROUGH AT FIREWALL CLOSEOUT. GROMMETS ARE PROVIDED IN THE AREA FOR PROTECTION, BUT WERE NOT SUFFICIENT IN PROTECTING THE ALUMINUM LINE. IF NOT CORRECTED, ENTIRE LOSS OF LT ENGINE OIL WOULD OCCUR.

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