LATEST UPDATE - 11TH JULY 2008
Update - 11th July 2008
Information received from B & C Speciality Products has confirmed that the incorrect pinion has a dimension (across the teeth) of 0.982". The correct pinion measures1.166".
The LAA is still waiting for better 'applicability' information - more info to follow.
ATTENTION B+C STARTER OWNERS !
The LAA is investigating reports that a faulty batch of B & C starter motors has reached our shores. These faulty starter motors have so far caused the destruction of two Continental O-200 engines.
The LAA is urgently investigating this issue which concerns an incorrect drive pinion which, in service,
disintegrates distributing metal throughout the engine.
The problem apparently occurred because pinions
intended for use on a Lycoming engines were fitted to starters labelled for use on Continental engines.
Any members who have purchased starters of B & C
type in the last year are advised to contact their
supplier at once to determine whether their starter is amongst those affected by this problem. A simple measurement of the pinion identifies the rogue parts.
If in doubt, don’t use it – it might cost you your engine!
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