SDR 98ZZZX3137

Service difficulty report · Idler Gear · Bnorm BN2B26

Difficulty date: May 19, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N907VL
Make and model: Bnorm BN2B26
Aircraft serial: 2192
Engine: Lyc O540E4C5
System (JASC): 8540 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
Part: Idler Gear
Part number: 71652
Condition: Broken
Location: Nr 2 Engine
Part time: 1,438 hours
Stage of operation: DE
Nature of condition: Y, J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

STX/FDO - FLT 908 - ON DESCENT LEAVING 2,000 FEET, NR 2 ENGINE QUIT. FOLLOWING ALL PROCEDURES, PILOT FEATHERED ENGINE AND LANDING AT FDO AIRPORT WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. BROKEN GEAR ASSY FOUND AND ENGINE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. OVERHAULED ENGINE, INSTALLED ON PROCESS.