SDR AU970415

Service difficulty report · Gear · Bell 222U

Difficulty date
March 26, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 222U
Engine
Lyc LTS101750C1
Part
Gear
Part number
408218016
Condition
Failed
Location
Turb Eng Assory
Component
Lyc
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
E, J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) NO1 ENGINE ACCESSORY GEARBOX MODULE TORQUEMETER GEAR ASSEMBLY DAMAGED - GEAR HAD SHEARED THE HEAD OFF ONE OF THE EIGHT BOLTS USED TO HOLD THE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER - TORQUEMETER PISTON HAD WORN A GROOVE IN THE HOUSING - METAL CONTAMINATION OF ENGINE OIL SYSTEM

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