# SDR 96ZZZX3633

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 7, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 447245
- Condition: Failed
- Location: N2 Gearbox
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3633

## Discrepancy

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.

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