# SDR AUS20030817

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 29, 2003
- Submitted: September 4, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 412
- Registry model: [Bell 412](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-412) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Gearbox
- Part number: 311718001
- Condition: Making Metal
- Location: Eng Reduction
- Part time: 5,487 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030817

## Discrepancy

(AUS) REDUCTION GEARBOX OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH FINE METAL PARTICLES.

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