Service difficulty report · Bearing · Grumav G21A

Difficulty date
February 16, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Grumav G21A
Engine
Pwa R985AN14B
Propeller
Hartzl HCB3R302
Part
Bearing
Part number
A1851
Condition
Cracked
Location
Propeller
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) ROUTINE INSPECTION AT OVERHAUL FOUND THE PROPELLER BLADE BEARING CRACKED AND THE BLADE CORRODED AROUND THE SHANK. THE BEARING WAS REPLACED AND THE PROP BLADE SHANK WAS REWORKED.