# SDR AU980220

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 11, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-42
- Registry model: [Piper PA-42](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A41
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Gear
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Rt Eng Red Grbox
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: E, J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980220

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT ENGINE REDUCTION GEARBOX PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE.  METAL CONTAMINATION OF GEARBOX.  GEARBOX DECOUPLED FROM POWER TURBINE.  SECOND STAGE TURBINE SHED ALL BLADES CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE.

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