Service difficulty report · Screw

Difficulty date
March 25, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc ALF502R5
Part
Screw
Part number
214112605
Condition
Loose
Location
Heat Shield
Component
Lyc · 214105720
Stage of operation
IN
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)ON REMOVAL OF THE 4TH ROTOR, A SCREW WAS FOUND LOOSE AND PROTRUDING APPROXIMATELY 3/16 INCH FROM THE REAR HEAT SHIELD WITH ASSOCIATED DAMAGE IN THE AREA OF THE BLADE ROOTS. RIVET HEADS WORN DOWN AND L IGHTLY RUBBING ON ROTOR DISC. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED A REVISED TORQUE VALUE FOR THE SCREW.