# SDR 96ZZZX780

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 25, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5WG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5WG), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 65-A90
- Registry model: [Beech 65-A90](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-65-a90) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: LJ289
- Engine: Pwa PT6A20
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Red Gear 1st Stg
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX780

## Discrepancy

FIRST STAGE REDUCTION GEAR BEARING FAILED CAUSING GEAR TO BIND OR SEIZE CAUSING POWER TURBINE SHAFT TO SHEAR CAUSING ENGINE TO STOP.  CAUSE OF BEARING FAILURE UNKNOWN.

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