Service difficulty report · Pulley · Beech A100

Difficulty date
June 8, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A100
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Pulley
Part number
1005540375
Condition
Failed
Location
Ac Bay
Component
R20648820662
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

(CAN) AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PULLEY FAILURE. BOLT STARTED TO BACK OFF CAUSING THE PULLEY TO MIGRATE OFF SHAFT AND MOVE. STEEL WOODRUFF KEY BEGAN TO CHEW UP THE PULLEY. DUE TO THE LOOSENESS, PULLEY FAILED. THERE IS NO LOCKING DEVICES ON THE END BOLT TO PREVENT ITS TURNING.

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