# SDR 96ZZZX5079

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 27, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 7757582
- Condition: Spalled
- Location: Gc 49 Gearcase
- Part time: 11,502 hours
- Component: Hamstd, 7757582
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5079

## Discrepancy

DISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE REVEALED THE AFT ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY SHOWED HEAVY SPALLING OF ALL BEARING COMPONENTS (775758-2) (ITEM 10, FIG 7, AND ITEM 110, FIG 8 IPL).

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