SDR 97ZZZX1903

Service difficulty report · Bearing

Difficulty date
March 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A25
Part
Bearing
Part number
1412654
Condition
Misassembly
Location
Governor
Component
Woodward · 8210
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

NEW WOODWARD BEARING P/N 1412-654. RECEIVING IN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT INNER BEARING RACE, ROLLER BALLS, AND BALL CAGE WERE NOT SEATED CORRECTLY INTO THE OUTER RACE. BEARING WOULD SPIN, HOWEVER, THE OUTER RACE WOULD 'WOBBLE' WHEN ROTATED.