SDR 99ZZZX1124

Service difficulty report · Gearbox

Difficulty date
February 11, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
RA1R822D
Raphael Aviation Services LLC
Engine
Pwa JT8D217A
Part
Gearbox
Part number
758300
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR IN-FLIGHT SHUT DOWN DUE TO OIL LOSS AND GEARBOX FAILURE. GEARBOX TOWERSHAFT BEARINGS HAD FAILED AND BEVEL GEAR MATERIAL LIBERATED THROUGH FRONT LOWER HOUSING. FAILURE INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS AT GEES DALLAS AND GE ARTEX.