Service difficulty report · Impeller · Beech A100

Difficulty date
June 12, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A100
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Impeller
Part number
3020289
Condition
Worn
Location
Gearbox
Part time
15,699 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) ENGINE WAS CONSUMING OIL, IT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE BREATHER. THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX WAS SPLIT TO REPLACE THE CARBON SEAL. EROSION PITTING WAS FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE IMPELLER VANES. THE IMPELLER AND GEARSHAFT ASSEMBLY WERE CHANGED AS A UNIT. PART TC: 18,055.

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