SDR QEMY202002100001

Service difficulty report · Washer · Airbus A380841

Difficulty date: February 4, 2020
Submitted: February 10, 2020
Operation: General aviation
Filed by: QEMY466L
GE Aircraft Engine Services Ltd
Aircraft: N466L
Make and model: Airbus A380841
Engine: Engall GP7200*
Engine time: 36,742 hours, 3,690 cycles
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Washer
Condition: Misinstalled
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

WHILE AT THE GE AVIATION WALES ENGINE SHOP AT THE DISASSEMBLY PROCESS A KAL GP7000 ENGINE, ESN P550219, THE FORWARD MOUNT HAS BEEN FOUND ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY AS AN INCOMING CONDITION.

THE SPRING CUP WASHERS WERE FOUND INSTALLED BETWEEN THE RETAINING AND LOCK NUTS. THE SPRING CUP WASHERS SHOULD BE INSTALLED AGAINST THE PINS AS PER THE APPROVED DATA.

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