SDR 96ZZZX3414

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Skrsky S76A

Difficulty date
May 15, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N710AL
Make and model
Skrsky S76A
Aircraft serial
760279
Engine
Allsn 250C30S
Part
Bearing
Part number
23030917
Condition
Worn
Location
Pinion
Component
23035179
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

THE ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. THE TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE NR 3 AND NR 4 PINION BEARINGS ROLLER CAGES WERE EXCESSIVELY WORN. THESE BEARINGS ONLY HAVE 489.1 OPERATING HOURS SINCE NEW. THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THE 'NEW STYLE' BEARINGS ARE MADE OF A SOFTER MATERIAL.