SDR 97ZZZX782

Service difficulty report · Bearing

Difficulty date
September 30, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
DSCR311D
National Flight Services Inc
Engine
Garrtt TPE33110U
Part
Bearing
Part number
31030351
Condition
Failed
Location
Accessory Grbox
Part time
3,793 hours
Component
31032321
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

ACCESSORY GEAR BEARING FAILED RESULTING IN LOSS OF FUEL CONTROL DRIVE AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT. FAILURE OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS WITHIN BEARING TIME-LIFE LIMITATIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BEARING REPLACEMENT AT 3500 HOUR GEARBOX INSPECTION.