Service difficulty report · Shim

Difficulty date
March 23, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Engine
Lyc T5317A
Part
Shim
Part number
1140217
Condition
Misaligned
Location
Power Shaft
Part time
617 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN)HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. POWER SHAFT SHIMS MISALIGNED AT REINSTALLATION DURING INSPECTION IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE CAUSING HIGH PRESS AIR TO INDUCE VENTING OF GEARBOX.