Service difficulty report · Shaft · Beech A100

Difficulty date
June 12, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A100
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Shaft
Part number
3029567
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 WHICH WAS EXITING FROM THE BREATHER. ACCESSORY GEARBOX WAS REMOVED AND SPLIT TO REPLACE THE CARBON SEAL. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE GEARSHAFT ASSEMBLY SHOWED WEAR ON THE SPLINE SHAFT AND CRACKS ON THE CARBON SEAL FACE. THE STARTER/GENERATOR DRIVE AND IMPELLER WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED AS A UNIT. PART TC: 18,055.

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