SDR 98ZZZX1117

Service difficulty report · Bearing

Difficulty date: February 1, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Pwa PW2037
System (JASC): 7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
Part: Bearing
Part number: 1B5130C
Condition: Failed
Location: Eng Nr 1 Main
Part time: 5,398 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

ENGINE REMOVED FOR METAL IN CHIP COLLECTORS, NRS 1, 2, AND 3. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REVEALED FAILED NR 2 MAIN BEARING. ONE BALL SPALLED AND BEARING CAGE MUSHROOMED ON OD, SILVER PLATE WORN OFF ONLY AT SPALLED BALL AREA. BEARING FORWARDED TO PRATT & WHITNEY EAST HARTFORD FOR INVESTIGATION.