# SDR 2005FA0000119

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 10, 2005
- Submitted: February 23, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N22PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22PG), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 277305203
- Engine: Lyc IO540C4B5
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 67542
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Magneto Drive
- Part time: 617 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000119

## Discrepancy

CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF A VIBRATION ON RT ENGINE.  INSPECTION REVEALED CAGE FAILURE OF THE RT MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR BEARING (PN 67542).  CAUSE OF CAGE FAILURE NOT KNOWN.  CANNOT RECOMMEND ACTION TO PREVENT REOCCURRENCE. (K)

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