What was found
GEARBOX REMOVED FOR METAL IN CHIP COLLECTOR AND STRAINER. DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION DISCLOSED BEARING (CAGE) FAILURE. MATERIAL FORWARDED TO IAE ENGINEERING FOR REVIEW. (X)
- Difficulty date
- March 8, 2000
- Submitted
- May 18, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Doug MD9030
- Engine
- Iae V2500A1
- System (JASC)
- 7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
- Part
- Bearing
- Part number
- 4T0170
- Part serial
- F5645S
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Main Grbx Assy
- Component
- Main Gearbox Ass
- 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.