Service difficulty report · Hub · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
November 4, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Hub
Part number
C1861
Condition
Scored
Location
Cooler Blower
Part time
1,212 hours
Component
C0075
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) THE HUB OF THE BLOWER WAS FOUND CRACKED AND SEVERELY DAMAGED DUE TO POSSIBLE MOVEMENT OF THE BLOWER ALONG THE SHAFTS SURFACE. THE TWO TOUCHING PIECES HAVE SCORES AND TRANSPOSED METAL. PIECES SENT TO MFG FOR INVESTIGATION (MATERIAL OR OTHERWISE). PARTS REPLACED.