# SDR 98ZZZX1271

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N2621
- Make and model: Bell 206L-1
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45400
- System (JASC): [6320 · Main Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6320)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1271

## Discrepancy

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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