SDR 99ZZZX3663

Service difficulty report · Bearing

Difficulty date
September 8, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
RA1R822D
Raphael Aviation Services LLC
Engine
Iae V2500A1
Part
Bearing
Part number
2A0003
Condition
Spalled
Location
Compressor
Part time
384 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

ENGINE WAS REMOVED DUE TO M50 MATERIAL ON THE MAG CHIP DETECTORS. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE NR 4 BEARING EXHIBITED SPALLING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER RACE. THE BEARING WAS SUBMITTED TO THE LAB FOR ANALYSIS. THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS AT THIS AGENCY.