# SDR CA000518007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,249 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6320 · Main Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6320)
- Part: Planetary Gear
- Part number: 212040001059
- Condition: Chipped
- Location: Transmission
- Component: M/R Trans, Bell, 212040001059
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000518007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) METAL FOUND ON THE PLANETARY CHIP DETECTOR (.040 INCH  - .060 INCH). TRANSMISSION WAS REMOVED SHORT OFF AND SENT FOR REPAIR.

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