# SDR 20050209

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 9, 2005
- Submitted: February 10, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Jaars Inc, repair station EVGR735D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/EVGR735D/jaars-inc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- Engine time: 6,992 hours
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Shaft
- Part number: 70384
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Idler Gear
- Part time: 1,985 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: P
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20050209

## Discrepancy

AT ENGINE DISASSEMBLY FOR OVERHAUL AFTER RUNNING FULL LIFE (1985.4 HRS) GOVERNOR IDLER GEAR SHAFT WAS FOUND BROKEN INSIDE THE GEAR.  ENGINE RAN NORMALLY, NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED.

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