# SDR AU990377

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 19, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Frchld SA227DC
- Engine: Garrtt TPE33112UA
- Propeller: Mcauly 4HFR34C652
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Engine
- Component: Garrtt
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990377

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LEFT ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT.   INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL PARTICLES ON THE CHIP DETECTOR (NO COCKPIT INDICATION).   SUSPECT GEARBOX IDLER GEAR BEARING FAILURE.

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