# SDR AU970415

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 26, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 222U
- Registry model: [Bell 222U](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc LTS101750C1
- System (JASC): [7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7260)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970415

## Discrepancy

(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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