Service difficulty report · Link Pin · Dhav DHC2MK1

Difficulty date
May 31, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC2MK1
Engine
Pwa R985AN14B
Part
Link Pin
Part number
39785
Condition
Displaced
Location
Crankcase
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) NR 7 LINK PIN ASSY FOUND DISPLACED REARWARD JAMMING AGAINST INTERNAL CRANKCASE STRUCTURE. THE LOCK PLATE SCREW FAILED ALLOWING PIN TO MIGRATE. QUALITY CONTROL IS SUSPECTED AT OVERHAUL, LOCKWIRE RETAINING SCREW COULD NOT BE FOUND DURING INTERNAL INSPECTION.