Service difficulty report · Bevel Gear · Airbus A330*

Difficulty date
December 19, 2022
Submitted
December 19, 2022
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Airbus A330*
Engine
Rroyce TRENT700072
Part
Bevel Gear
Condition
Worn
Location
Gearbox
Component
Gearbox
Component part number
50250010
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

DURING MINOR EGB REPAIR, PREMATURE BEVEL GEARS WEAR IS IDENTIFIED (EXCESSIVE WEAR), AND GEARS REMOVED. THIS IS OUTSIDE ICA REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARD PRACTICES. WHEN INVESTIGATING ON PREVIOUS REPAIRED EGBS, 6 EGBS WHERE AFFECTED BY SIMILAR WEAR.