Service difficulty report · Gear · Skrsky S61N

Difficulty date
November 1, 1999
Submitted
January 22, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Skrsky S61N
Engine
Ge CT581401
Part
Gear
Part number
S613723050001
Condition
Failed
Location
Main Rotor
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) HELICAL GEARS SENT OUT FOR NICKEL-SULFAMATE REPAIR OF PILOT BORES I.A.W. SIKORSKY S61 OVERHAUL MANUAL. HOWEVER, IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE REQUIRED MPI CRACK CHECKS AFTER GRINDING WERE NOT CARRIED OUT BY THE COMPANY THAT DID THE REPAIR PROCESS.