Service difficulty report · Flexible Shaft

Difficulty date
May 4, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Engine
Cfmint CFM565A3
Part
Flexible Shaft
Part number
1217622
Condition
Worn
Location
Vbv System
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) IN THE VBV SYSTEM, FLEXIBLE SHAFTS WERE FOUND BROKEN DUE TO WEAR AND OTHERS WITH MILD TO SEVERE WEAR ON LOWER, UPPER AND MID SECTION.