What was found
ENGINE EXPERIENCED LOUD BANG AND EPR AND RPM WENT TO ZERO. ENGINE WAS REMOVED WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE N2 GEARBOX. DISASSEMBLY OF THE GEARBOX REVEALED A FAILED BEARING. INVESTIGATION IS STILL UNDER WAY AT AVIALL.
- Difficulty date
- June 7, 1996
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC)
- 7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
- Part
- Bearing
- Part number
- 447245
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- N2 Gearbox
- Stage of operation
- NR
- Nature of condition
- J
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.