SDR 96ZZZM1172

Service difficulty report · Idler Gear · Frchld SA227DC

Difficulty date
June 11, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N850LS
Make and model
Frchld SA227DC
Aircraft serial
DC850B
Engine
Garrtt TPE33112UHR
Part
Idler Gear
Part number
31035992
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF FROM WDG, THE CREW GOT A CHIP LIGHT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. THE CAPTAIN DECIDED TO RETURN TO WDG AND MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF THE RIGHT ENGINE. DURING THE PRE-SHUTDOWN CHECKS, THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE CREW THEN MADE A LANDING AT WDG WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. ON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY, P/N 310601-6, S/N 3P17909, HAD FAILED AND THE IDLER GEAR ASSEMBLY, P/N 3101599-2, S/N 3P17792, HAD ALSO FAILED. BOTH ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)