# SDR 96ZZZX5823

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 23, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Allsn 250C20B
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: A6887772
- Condition: Making Metal
- Location: Pto Gearshaft
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5823

## Discrepancy

ENGINE WAS REPORTEDLY MAKING METAL.  FOUND THE CAUSE TO BE THE PTO GEARSHAFT FORWARD BEARING WHICH HAD A SEVERELY SPALLED INNER RACE. THE BEARING IS AN FAA-PMA PART, MANUFACTURED BY SUPERIOR.

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