SDR 96ZZZX2919

Service difficulty report · Idler Gear · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
May 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
SI3R842L
Hamilton Sundstrand World Wide Repair
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Engine
Ge CT75A2
Part
Idler Gear
Part number
7757535
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Prop Grbox
Part time
3,863 hours
Component
7758002
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

DISASSEMBLY OF THE PROPELLER GEARBOX REVEALED THE LT IDLER GEAR (775753-5 ITEM 40 OF FIG 5 IN MANUAL 72-11-02) WEB FAILED AND THE GEAR HAD BROKEN THROUGH THE GEARBOX HOUSING. THE FORWARD INPUT ROLLER BEARING (775765-1 ITEM 180 OF FIG 8) HAD BROKEN AND THE ROLLERS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE GEAR CASE.

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