SDR 97ZZZX4297

Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Cessna 550

Difficulty date
September 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N800LA
Make and model
Cessna 550
Aircraft serial
5500295
Part
Gearbox
Part number
556517538
Condition
Shaft Sheared
Location
Flap
Part time
107 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DRIVE GEAR SHEARED AT NARROW PORTION OF GEAR. THIS IS UPDATED MODEL THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT SHEARING SHAFT IN THIS LOCATION.

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