Service difficulty report · Drive Shaft

Difficulty date
July 28, 2025
Submitted
July 29, 2026
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE33112UHR
Part
Drive Shaft
Part number
3499096
Condition
Worn
Location
Fuel Control
Component
Fuel Control
Component part number
8978012
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

FUEL CONTROL UNIT P/N 897801-2, S/N: 2122481 WAS RECEIVED FOR PRECAUTIONARY SPLINE INSPECTIONS DUE TO CUSTOMER REPORTED ACCELERATED STUB SHAFT SPLINE WEAR. DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION REVEALED STUB DRIVE SHAFT P/N 3499-096 WITH ACCELERATED WEAR ON INTERNAL SPLINES.