SDR 98ZZZX1271

Service difficulty report · Sun Gear · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date: January 5, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N2621
Make and model: Bell 206L1
Aircraft serial: 45400
System (JASC): 6320 · Main Rotor Gearbox
Part: Sun Gear
Part number: 206040562101
Condition: Worn
Location: Transmission
Part time: 3,009 hours
Component: 206040004101
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

SUN GEAR AND GEARSHAFT WORN BEYOND LIMITS. TIME SINCE INSPECTED AND REPACKED, 1,379.4 HOURS. TT: 3,008.8 HOURS. SUBMITTER STATED REPACKED 4-27-91. GREASE OVER 6 YEARS OLD. SUGGEST PUTTING CALENDER TIME LIMIT ON SUN GEAR INSPECTION AND REPACK OF 3 YEARS OR 1,500 HOURS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

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