SDR 96ZZZX1032

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Snias AS350D

Difficulty date
April 1, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N900PH
Make and model
Snias AS350D
Aircraft serial
1428
Engine
Lyc LTS101600A2
Part
Bearing
Part number
430126801
Condition
Failed
Location
Accy Gearbox
Part time
4,008 hours
Component
408100032
Stage of operation
IN
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

AFTER ENGINE TEAR-DOWN, THE NR 19 BEARING WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES AROUND THE OUTER RACE. THE BEARING IS A SLIP/FIT IN THE GEARBOX AND THE BORE WAS WORN FROM THE BEARING SPINNING. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS A METHOD OF PINNING OR SECURING THE BEARING OUTER RACE TO THE GEARBOX BORE.