SDR 99ZZZX3148

Service difficulty report · Bearing

Difficulty date
August 14, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PW4060
Part
Bearing
Part number
50B798
Condition
Failed
Location
Compressor
Part time
2,079 hours
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

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES OPERATED ENGINE REMOVED FOR METAL IN MAIN OIL STRAINER CHIP COLLECTOR. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REVEALED HEAVY SPALLNG ON ONE BALL OF THE NR 1 MAIN BEARING. THE BEARING WILL BE SENT TO PRATT & WHITNEY ENGINEERING FOR INVESTIGATION. CYCLES: 569.