Service difficulty report · Mounting Bolt · Dhav DHC1B2

Difficulty date
April 11, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC1B2
Engine
Dhavxx GIPSYMAJOR1
Part
Mounting Bolt
Part number
35175
Condition
Loose
Location
Valve Rkr Box
Component
Dhav · GM10103
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)PILOT FOUND #3 ROCKER BOX LOOSE AND TWO NUTS INSIDE LOWER COWLING. MAINTENANCE FOUND #3 ROCKER BOX MOUNTING BOLTS HAD BACKED OFF AND FALLEN INTO BOX COVER. ALSO, THE MOUNTING BOLTS ON ALL THREE REMAINING ROCKER BOXES HAD LOST THEIR TORQUE LEADING TO BELIEVE THAT INCORRECT TORQUE WAS APPLIED AT LAST OVERHAUL 15 YEAR PREVIOUS.