Service difficulty report · Seal

Difficulty date
December 20, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Ge CFM565A
Part
Seal
Part number
3353107060
Condition
Worn
Location
Starter Drive
Part time
19,716 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTICED A SMALL BUT STEADY DECREASE IN THE OIL QUANTITY ON NR 1 ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED AND A POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE STARTER DRIVE PAD CARBON SEAL LEAKING. THE CARBON SEAL WAS REPLACED AND GROUND CHECKED SERVICEABLE.