SDR 98ZZZX2093

Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Hughes 369D

Difficulty date
May 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1097J
Make and model
Hughes 369D
Aircraft serial
900801D
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Gearbox
Part number
6894171
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
5,072 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

TORQUE PRESSURE INCREASED WHEN THROTTLE WAS REDUCED. SUSPECT TORQUE PISTON BLEED HOLE IS PLUGGED IN GEARBOX. GEARBOX SHIPPED TO OVERHAUL FACILITY FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR. REF: CONTROL NR 98-5-5.