SDR SI3R98013

Service difficulty report · Retain Nut · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
July 21, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
SI3R842L
Hamilton Sundstrand World Wide Repair
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Engine
Ge CT75A2
Part
Retain Nut
Part number
7757704
Condition
Loose
Location
Gc49 Gearbox
Part time
23,562 hours
Component
6044T35P01
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

DURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE DRIVE GEAR RETENTION NUT WAS REMOVED WITH NO TORQUE REQUIRED. INSTALLATION TORQUE IS 1550 - 1600 FEET/POUNDS. (NUT P/N 775770-4, FIG 7 ITEM 25). HSS SO NR 86355SE. CUST: AIR OSTRAVA/GE. CMM 72-11-02. (X)

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