SDR 97ZZZX4056

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Boeing 757*

Difficulty date
March 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 757*
Engine
Pwa PW2037
Part
Bearing
Part number
1B5130
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1
Part time
3,085 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
B, J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN COCKIT/CABIN AND LOSS OF N1 INDICATION. GROUND INSPECTION DISCLOSED N1 ROTOR SHIFT/METAL IN TAILPIPE. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION DISCLOSED NR 1 MAIN BEARING FAILURE (SEVERE DISTRESS FROM A SINGLE BALL FRACTURE). BEARING DELIVERED TO P & W MERL LAB FOR REVIEW.