# SDR 2003FA0000184

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 23, 2001
- Submitted: February 26, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3PD), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD 900
- Registry model: [Doug MD 900](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-helicopter-md-900) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 90000085
- Aircraft time: 56 hours
- Engine: Pwc PW207E
- System (JASC): [6320 · Main Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6320)
- Part: Transmission
- Part number: 900D1400005101
- Part serial: 0062190092
- Condition: Making Metal
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 56 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000184

## Discrepancy

MAIN TRANSMISSION PRODUCING METAL CHIPS.  CHIP SIZE EXCEED MAINTENANCE MANUAL LIMITS.

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