Service difficulty report · Gear

Difficulty date
June 12, 2009
Submitted
February 8, 2013
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE3312201A
Part
Gear
Condition
Failed
Location
Torque Sensor
Component
Torque Sensor
Component part number
31017263
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.

What was found

TORQUE SENSOR GEAR TEETH SHEARED ON CAM SET AND ALSO SHEARING OFF THE OPPOSITE GEAR ON THE HIGH SPEED PINION GEAR SHAFT.