SDR 97ZZZX856

Service difficulty report · Bevel Gearshaft

Difficulty date
February 11, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
JYDR439F
Erickson Incorporated
Engine
Pwa JFTD12A5A
Part
Bevel Gearshaft
Part number
668736
Condition
Cracked
Location
Nr 2 Sense Cable
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

FOUND CRACK INDICATIONS DURING FMPI INSIDE SQUARE DRIVE OF GEARSHAFT. INDICATORS APPEAR SHARP. A WELL DEFINED CRACK-TYPE INDICATION IS SEEN INSIDE CORNERS OF SHAFT. OUTSIDE DIAMETER SHOWS BROAD FUZZY INDICATIONS THAT CORRESPOND DIRECTLY TO INSIDE INDICATIONS. ONE ADDITIONAL SHAFT HAD 4 INDICATIONS (UNKNOWN S/N).